Experts Warn of Reliance on High Immigration
The UK government's goal to construct 1.5 million homes in the next five years could lead to a dependency on high migration, caution experts. Sir Keir Starmer's ambitious housebuilding plan, aiming for around 900 new homes per day, has raised concerns about the potential consequences of such high construction targets.
Shortage of Skilled Workers
Politicians and construction leaders have highlighted the risk of the UK becoming overly reliant on foreign workers to meet the housing construction goals. With an estimated shortage of 300,000 workers in the next five years, the building industry is struggling to keep up with demand.
Warning Against High Immigration
Celebrity builder Ian Hodgkinson, along with politicians like Chris Philp and Nigel Farage, have warned against resorting to high immigration to bridge the skills gap in the construction sector. The need for more bricklayers, carpenters, and plasterers remains unmet, leading to concerns about the sustainability of the housebuilding targets.
Importance of Skill Development
In response to the challenges, housing minister Matthew Pennycook has emphasized the importance of upskilling the local workforce. The government's promise to increase the number of construction apprenticeships aims to address the shortage of skilled workers and reduce reliance on foreign labor.
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