Today, the Government has delivered on the promise to take back control of our borders
FOR decades the British people have repeatedly identified immigration as one of the most important issues facing this country.
This was evident during the EU Referendum in 2016 when the British people voted to leave the EU.
This Government promised to end free movement, to take back control of our borders and to introduce a new points-based immigration system. Today, we have delivered on that promise.
Our new points-based immigration system has opened for applications and free movement with the EU legally ends on 31 December.
From today, skilled workers from around the globe will be able to apply to come to the UK if they earn enough points. People gain points from; having a job offer, speaking English to a required standard, and meeting the right salary threshold for the job they are coming here to do.
This simple, effective and flexible system will ensure employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, whilst also encouraging employers to train and invest in the UK’s workforce – particularly those who have been impacted by coronavirus. We are also opening routes for those who have an exceptional talent or show exceptional promise in the fields of engineering, science, tech or culture.
Taking back control of our borders is not just about introducing a new legal immigration system. It is about addressing Britain’s broken approach to tackling illegal migration and asylum claims – something I have continued to speak publicly about.
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It is about simplifying a system that, for decades, has become complex and riddled with legal challenges.
I will also bring forward legislation to address many of the failures and anomalies in our broken immigration system, so that we can stand by those who need our help, while taking a firm approach against those who seek to abuse the system.
For the first time in decades, the British government will rightly be in control of who comes to this country.
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