Consequences of government’s newly released immigration system

19 February 2020

In an interview with Tom Swarbrick on LBC radio, Sophie Barrett-Brown explained the changes under the new immigration system and how it may affect businesses. She expressed concerns about the accessibility of low-skilled workers and the ability of small and medium-sized companies to sponsor migrants.

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