Overview

• Prime Minister Sunak promises to cap work and family visas if the Conservatives win.
• Labour leader Starmer also plans to reduce reliance on overseas workers.
• Business leaders warn that cutting migration could worsen existing labor shortages.
• Net migration fell to 685,000 in 2023, down from a record 764,000 in 2022.
• Experts argue that a balanced approach is needed to address skills shortages and economic demands.