- UK Party leader Kemi Badenoch has pledged stricter immigration policies to address the issue of unsustainable immigration numbers.
- Badenoch proposed a hard annual cap on legal immigration, without specifying a figure, and emphasized the importance of integration and adopting British values.
- The UK’s current immigration system has been criticized for being ineffective, with Badenoch warning that the country cannot sustain the current pace of immigration.
UK Party leader Kemi Badenoch has vowed to limit immigration, citing concerns that the country cannot sustain the current numbers. Badenoch acknowledged that past Tory governments have failed to effectively curb migration, but pledged to address the issue “without fear.”
The proposed immigration policies include a hard annual cap on legal immigration, although a specific figure has not been disclosed. Badenoch emphasized the importance of integration, stating that migrants must adopt British values to maintain a shared national identity.
The UK’s current immigration system has been criticized for being ineffective, with Badenoch warning that the country cannot sustain the current pace of immigration. The strain on housing, healthcare, and wages caused by mass migration has also been highlighted as a concern.
Badenoch has pledged to review policies, treaties, and laws, emphasizing transparency and stricter visa limits. With new migration figures expected to show a decline, Badenoch has cautioned against complacency, hinting at reforms to prevent legal loopholes and misuse of the system.