Indian immigrants will be massively affected if…: Expert amid Suella Braverman's hardline stand on UK migration
UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman's hard line speech that tough action needs to be taken to stop migration. “It's likely that Braverman is aware of the role immigration plays in sustaining the UK economy and fulfilling skill gaps, making her remarks noteworthy for not only political observers; but also stakeholders concerned with immigration's role in the UK's future. This is considering the country is grappling with with a labour shortfall in various sectors, " said Yash Dubal, A Y & J Solicitors, London, United Kingdom.
He, however, cautioned that in case, there is a change in policy decisions to restrict immigration levels, it will massively affect all potential migrants and particularly Indians as they make up the highest percentage of migrants to the in UK. To put to context, Braverman, earlier this week, warned against a “hurricane" of migrants landing on the country’s shores unless tough action is taken. “The wind of change that carried my own parents across the globe in the 20th century was a mere gust compared to the hurricane that is coming," said the 43-year-old Indian-origin Cabinet minister, whose parents migrated to Britain from Mauritius and Kenya .
“Because today the option of moving from a poorer country to a richer one is not just a dream for billions of people, it is an entirely realistic prospect," she said in her address to the Tory activists. Commenting on the same, Dubal said, it should be remembered that this was just a speech and not policy. Things could change if Braverman becomes leader.
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