Who is Britain’s ‘perfect’ immigrant?
Shabana Mahmood, Britain's latest home secretary, has proposed reforms to immigration policy that would assess migrants based on their contribution to the country through skills, salary, and job filling.
Shabana Mahmood is the latest home secretary to attempt reforming Britain's complex immigration system. Her latest proposals focus on 'indefinite leave to remain' and aim to evaluate migrants based on their contribution to the country.
Contribution-based assessment
The reforms would consider migrants' skills, salary levels, and the type of job they can fill. This approach represents a significant shift in how Britain evaluates potential immigrants.
As MPs debate these plans in the Commons, questions arise about who Britain truly considers its 'perfect' immigrant, with conflicting views emerging from government, voters, and economic experts.
Diverse perspectives
Westminster Insider podcast host Sascha O'Sullivan explores these differing viewpoints, featuring Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory at Oxford University and interim chair of the Migration Advisor Committee which advises the Home Office.
Personal experience
Labour MP Sojan Joseph shares his journey coming to the UK as a care worker, offering firsthand insight into the challenges immigrants face when trying to meet Britain's expectations.
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