UNIONS slammed the government today for its “ill-thought through” visa reforms which risk worsening social care labour shortages.The TUC hit back at Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposals to lengthen the qualifying time to receive indefinite leave to remain from five to 15 years.TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said settlement reforms “will make life even harder, more expensive, and unwelcoming for migrant care workers – and many may choose to leave or be unable to stay.”

UNIONS slammed the government today for its “ill-thought through” visa reforms which risk worsening social care labour shortages.

The TUC hit back at Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s proposals to lengthen the qualifying time to receive indefinite leave to remain from five to 15 years.

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said settlement reforms “will make life even harder, more expensive, and unwelcoming for migrant care workers – and many may choose to leave or be unable to stay.”

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