Sir Keir Starmer has proposed tighter migration regulations that include English testing for visa applicants and their adult dependants, anticipating a significant drop in immigration numbers. Current statistics indicate that 1.2 million individuals came to the UK within a year, with a striking majority being non-EU nationals, particularly from India. The Home Office recorded an 81% decrease in visas for health and social care roles, largely due to recent changes restricting dependants. Starmer's reforms seek to align economic labor needs with citizenship pathways amidst rising net migration projections to 72.5 million.
Sir Keir Starmer emphasized that under Labour's proposed tighter migration rules, including English tests and longer routes to settled status, migration numbers will fall "significantly".
ONS figures reveal that in the year to June 2024, 1.2 million people moved to the UK, with a predominant increase of non-EU+ nationals, particularly from India.
The Home Office statistics indicate a concerning 81% drop in visas granted for health and social care jobs, linking it to rule changes limiting dependants' entry.
With net migration projected to push the UK population to 72.5 million, Starmerâs proposed migration reforms aim to balance economic needs and citizenship opportunities.
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