Prime Minister Keir Starmer Announces Bold Plan to End UK’s Dependence on Foreign Labour

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a sweeping policy initiative aimed at reducing the United Kingdom’s reliance on foreign labour while prioritizing investment in domestic workers. In a statement released today, Starmer emphasized his government’s commitment to empowering British youth and ensuring that employment opportunities remain accessible to UK citizens.

“For too long, Britain has been addicted to cheap overseas labour, while 1 in 8 of our own young people aren’t in education, employment, or training. I’m putting our young people first, investing in the skills they need, and ending our dependence on foreign labour,” Starmer stated.

The policy shift, outlined in the newly released Immigration White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, includes measures to phase out the employment of foreign care workers and strengthen domestic workforce development. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over rising net migration figures, which have surged from 224,000 in 2019 to 906,000 in 2023.

Under the new framework, the government will invest in vocational training programs, apprenticeship schemes, and employment support services to equip British workers with the skills needed to fill critical roles across various industries. Additionally, businesses that have historically relied on foreign labour will be encouraged to prioritize local hiring through financial incentives and regulatory adjustments.