Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:31pm on 22 Dec 2023,Friday International
Tory MPs, including former minister Jonathan Gullis, express disappointment as UK PM Rishi Sunak backtracks on visa rules. The Home Office decision to stagger the introduction of the spousal visa salary threshold, from £18,600 to £29,000, diverging from the initially proposed £38,700, raises concerns. The government pledged to reduce net migration, but MPs fear these adjustments may undermine that goal. With the official forecast exceeding 400,000 by the next election, critics stress the need for decisive action. The delay in implementing changes could impact efforts to demonstrate a commitment to immigration reduction before the anticipated autumn or winter election.
