Britain has 'too many' low-skilled migrants, interior minister says

Robert Besser
05 Oct 2022, 02:26 GMT+10

Britain's new interior minister Suella Braverman said new Prime Minister Liz Truss' government aimed to carry out a 2019 election pledge to lower net migration
She also said Britain has too many students coming into this country and a really high number of dependents
Since January 2021, most workers must be paid at least $28,570 a year for an employer to provide a visa

LONDON, England: Stating that Britain has too many low-skilled migrant workers, the country's new interior minister, Suella Braverman, said new Prime Minister Liz Truss' government aimed to carry out a 2019 election pledge to lower net migration.

"What we've got is too many low skilled workers coming into this country," she said in an interview with The Sun newspaper. "We've also got a very high number of students coming into this country and we've got a really high number of dependents."

"Those people are coming here, they're not necessarily working or they're working in low-skilled jobs, and they're not contributing to growing our economy," she added.

Since January 2021, most workers must be paid at least $28,570 a year for an employer to provide a visa, causing problems for employers in sectors such as agriculture, hospitality and some manufacturing, where lower wages are common.

Net migration to Britain totalled 239,000 in the year to June 2021, according to the most recent figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Braverman also said she wanted to restrict the ability of migrants to challenge deportations on the basis that they had been subjected to forced labour or human trafficking, known in Britain as "modern slavery".

Watch latest videos

News RELEASES

Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Texas Guardian.

More Information

78 ℉

Cloudy in Austin/Mabry Ang

US Sports

Section

David Beckham talks about Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce rumoured relationship, says, "she's happy"

London [UK], October 4 (ANI): Soccer legend David Beckham has shared some advice for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce and ...

After exciting wins, Baylor, Texas Tech put momentum to the test

(Photo credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports) After securing momentous victories last weekend, Baylor and Texas Tech will see whose provided ...

Rays' home playoff crowd is MLB's smallest since 1919

(Photo credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports) The Tampa Bay Rays' home playoff game against the Texas Rangers in St. ...

Brewers turn to Freddy Peralta for bounce-back vs. D-backs

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports) MILWAUKEE -- Freddy Peralta, moved up a day in the rotation, will try to ...

Report: Rockets set to sign F Reggie Bullock

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) Veteran forward Reggie Bullock will sign with the Houston Rockets after clearing waivers, The ...

Aaron Nola, Phillies aim to close out Marlins

(Photo credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) Aaron Nola hasn't earned a win since August, but a victory on Wednesday would ...

Business

Section