LS Legal News Bulletin
Labour Victory Promises Changes – What to Expect in UK Immigration
Friday 2nd August 2024
💥 With Labour's landslide victory, significant shifts in UK immigration policy are expected.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer plans to dismantle the Rwanda scheme, calling it a "gimmick."
✔️ Immediate changes to legal migration are unlikely, but Labour's focus on supporting sectors like health, care, and construction suggests continued reliance on skilled foreign workers.
Labour aims to integrate immigration with skill policies via the Migration Advisory Committee and tighten regulations on employers.
👉 Family migration thresholds might rise, with overall policies likely focusing on reducing net migration.
