Sunak blames Johnson for record net migration

The Guardian

Chancellor Rishi Sunak blames PM Boris Johnson for record net migration of 745,000 in 2022, post-Brexit. He vows to bring it down, despite estimates of 672,000 for 2023. Pressure from Conservative MPs for stricter visa rules. Sunak plans to reduce dependants and raise visa fees by 35%. Government considers cutting dependants for foreign care workers. Former home secretary claims PM reneged on migration policies. Concerns raised over economic impact of severe migration restrictions.


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