Migration – Is Labour Reform-ing?
May 12, 2025•12 min
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Episode description
The prime minister today announced a plan to reduce net migration as he warned the UK risks becoming an "island of strangers".
Sir Keir Starmer wants to bring in tougher English language tests and tighten overseas carer recruitment as part of his policy overhaul to “tighten up” the immigration system.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss whether this is a change in direction for the government after suffering losses in the local elections.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
Sir Keir Starmer wants to bring in tougher English language tests and tighten overseas carer recruitment as part of his policy overhaul to “tighten up” the immigration system.
On this episode of the Sky News Daily, host Niall Paterson is joined by our deputy political editor Sam Coates to discuss whether this is a change in direction for the government after suffering losses in the local elections.
Producer: Natalie Ktena
Editor: Philly Beaumont
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