Accusations of opposing immigration cuts
Former borders minister Robert Jenrick has accused Keir Starmer of never intending to reduce immigration levels, criticizing the Labour leader's recent pledge to cut migration in the UK.
Starmer's proposed measures
In an exclusive interview with Trending In The News, Keir Starmer outlined plans to crack down on "bad bosses" hiring foreigners and increase training opportunities for Brits as part of a strategy to reduce net migration. However, Jenrick questioned Starmer's commitment based on his past actions.
Controversies and responses
Jenrick pointed to Starmer's previous efforts to prevent the deportation of foreign criminals and his comments on immigration laws as evidence that the Labour leader does not truly support cutting migration. Starmer, on the other hand, has criticized the Conservative government's failure to fulfill promises to reduce immigration numbers.
Labour's proposed changes
Under Labour's new proposals, employers who break employment laws would be prohibited from hiring foreign workers, and businesses seeking to hire foreign workers would need to provide training opportunities for British workers. However, specific targets for reducing migrant numbers have not been disclosed.
