British Church Urges Labour Government to Support Lower-Skilled Immigrants

British Church urges Labour Government to support lower-skilled immigrants

LEICESTER, United Kingdom – A new British policy on immigration is downplaying the important contribution made to the country by “low-wage, low-skilled” immigrants, says an English bishop. The Labour Government noted last week that in 2023, under the Conservative Government, inward migration grew to over a million people a year – four times the level compared with 2019. “This was a political choice that was never put before the British people. I…

Labour governments have always struggled with immigration – here’s what Keir Starmer could learn from them

The government has outlined its plans to reduce net migration to the UK. The proposals are generally restrictive: scrapping social care visas, tightening work visas, longer residency requirements, tougher English tests and restructuring student visas. While Reform’s recent success at the local elections hardened Keir Starmer’s rhetoric in announcing the changes, the thrust of this policy was to be expected. But will the political calculation pay…

Labour must recognise value of low-skilled immigrants, say Church leaders - Catholic Canada

The organisation representing Catholic bishops in England and Wales is warning that a new British policy on immigration is downplaying the important contribution made to the country by “low-wage, low-skilled” immigrants. On Tuesday, 20 May, Bishop Paul McAleenan – the Lead Bishop for Migrants and Refugees for the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales – urged the government to carefully consider its approach to so-called “low-skilled …

Immigration white paper: what it means for UK construction - Construction Management

The government’s new immigration white paper – Restoring control over the immigration system – outlines significant policy reforms. It is aimed at ending overreliance on low-wage overseas workers, strengthening domestic workforce training and development, and reducing net migration figures from historically high levels. As part of its broader immigration reforms, the government aims to rebuild public confidence in the UK’s immigration system. …