The UK government has announced that the proposed £38,000 salary cap for migrants will not come into force until 2025, according to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. This comes after ministers quietly lowered the cap from £18,000 earlier this week, which has caused anger among Conservative MPs.
Ministers Quietly Water Down Salary Cap
Despite the Home Office announcing the £38,000 figure just two weeks ago, the salary cap will only rise to £29,000 in April. The move has led MPs to point fingers at the Treasury for softening the bid to reduce net migration figures.
MPs Express Disappointment
Reacting to the decision, David Jones, deputy chairman of the European Research Group, stated that increasing the threshold was necessary to address the migration crisis. He criticized the government for not sticking to its initial plan. Jonathan Gullis, an ex-minister, expressed deep disappointment and stated that the decision undermines efforts to address the issue.
Government Defends Decision
In an attempt to ease the anger, Chancellor Rishi Sunak defended the delayed implementation of the £38,000 salary threshold for bringing a family to the UK. He stated that the principle of ensuring that migrants can support their dependents is crucial. Sunak explained that the government is following through with its plan, but in two stages. The salary cap will increase in a few months and then reach the full amount in early 2025.
Sunak also emphasized the need to reduce migration levels, stating that they are currently too high and must come down.
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