Will Migrants suffer after the 2024 election?

In this episode, we delve into the key policies of the major parties, helping you make an informed decision based on your views on immigration.
Topics Covered:
🔵 Conservative Party:
Aim to significantly reduce net migration.
Propose an annual cap on work and family migration.
Increase the Skilled Worker visa salary threshold.
Ban on care workers bringing dependants.
Stricter rules for international students and higher income requirements for family visas.
🔴 Labour Party:
Focus on creating a humane immigration system.
Plans to scrap the Immigration Act 2014 and its hostile environment policies.
End indefinite detention and support victims of modern slavery.
Flexible work visa system and safe routes for asylum seekers.
Review of the Skilled Worker salary threshold.
🟠 Liberal Democrats:
Aim to stop Brexit and maintain EU free movement.
Reduce the Home Office's role in immigration.
Replace the Tier 2 work visa with a flexible merit-based system.
Remove minimum income requirement for partner visas.
Establish safe routes for asylum seekers and provide work rights for refugees.
Each party offers a distinct approach to migration, reflecting their broader political philosophies. Tune in to understand how these policies might impact the UK and your vote!
Sources:
Migration Observatory - UK Election 2024: Immigration Policy Tracker
Carter Thomas - Manifestos: Where Do the Three Main Parties Stand on Immigration?
Home Office Media Blog - Reducing Net Migration Factsheet - May 2024