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UK government to tighten immigration rules amid voter anger over 'failed experiment in open borders' - WTOP News

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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Monday unveil plans to tighten immigration rules, confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and fueled the rise of a new…
The UK government, responding to voter dissatisfaction with previous open border policies, is set to implement stricter immigration rules. This decision comes after a controversial experiment with open borders, which has been widely criticized for straining public resources and contributing to social tensions. The new measures aim to reduce net migration numbers significantly, with plans to overhaul the current points-based system, introduce stricter visa requirements, and enhance border control measures. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emphasized the need for these changes to restore public trust and address the concerns of citizens who feel that immigration has been mismanaged. The government's move is also seen as a strategic effort to regain voter support ahead of upcoming elections.

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