UK Immigration Under Strain: 'Skilled' Migrants Include DJs and Influencers
The UK's immigration policy is under strain, with net migration figures nearing one million. This influx is putting pressure on public services and housing. Meanwhile, the system classifies social media influencers and DJs as 'skilled workers', raising questions about its effectiveness and fairness.
The original intent of the UK immigration system was to attract talent that contributes to the economy and integrates into society. However, the current system welcomes roles like 'equity and diversity officer', 'poet', and 'blogger' onto the shortage occupation list, eligible for 'skilled' worker visas. This has led to a situation where the system is welcoming migrants who may not significantly contribute to the economy.
In the last year, the NHS spent £13 million and the Civil Service £27 million on diversity officer salaries, funded by taxpayers. Meanwhile, there's no specific evidence that government officials earned a total of £13 million as diversity officers in the past 12 months. While high salaries for diversity and inclusion roles are reported in various organisations, these are not limited to government officials.
The UK needs an immigration system rooted in economic logic, prioritising people who build, heal, invent, and invest. The current system, which welcomes bloggers, diversity officers, and poets as 'skilled' migrants, is not serving the public interest. Despite the British public voting for a reduction in net migration, successive governments have failed to deliver on this promise. Until the system is reformed, the UK risks importing problems and exporting its patience.
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