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UK Election 2024: Immigration Policy Becomes Central Debate

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer propose significant immigration cuts, raising concerns over economic impact and worker shortages.

  • 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.
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