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Not for the first time, a UK government vows to 'take back control' and cut immigration - WTOP News


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  LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged Monday to cut immigration numbers and make it harder to settle in the U.K., confronting an issue that has bedeviled successive governments and…

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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