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immigration2 years ago

Cleverly's Plan to Curb Legal Migration: Tougher Rules and High Minimum Salary

UK Home Secretary James Cleverly is set to announce a package of measures aimed at reducing net migration after figures reached a record high. The minimum salary requirement for skilled workers from overseas is expected to be increased to around £38,000, lower than the £40,000 reportedly agreed upon by Chancellor Rishi Sunak and former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The package may also include a reduction in the number of dependents allowed for social care workers. The government aims to strike a balance between addressing abuse in the system and ensuring key roles can still be filled.

via The Independent|
#immigration#james-cleverly#minimum-salary-requirement
politics2 years ago

"James Cleverly's Apology and Labour MP's Refusal: A Heated Exchange in the House of Commons"

James Cleverly, the UK Home Secretary, has apologized in the House of Commons for using "inappropriate language" about a Labour MP, Alex Cunningham, but denied using a derogatory term to describe Stockton North, the constituency. Cleverly admitted using "unparliamentary" language towards Cunningham but insisted that his criticism was directed at the MP and not his constituency. Cunningham accused Cleverly of making an "appalling remark" about his constituency during a session of Prime Minister's Questions, but Cleverly denied the allegation.

via BBC.com|
#apology#house-of-commons#inappropriate-language
international-relations2 years ago

James Cleverly's Pragmatic Approach to China Sparks Controversy

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly defended talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, stating that disengaging with China would not be credible. Cleverly's visit, the first by such a senior UK figure in five years, aims to address areas of disagreement and maintain lines of communication. UK-China relations have deteriorated due to concerns over civil liberties in Hong Kong, espionage, and China's support of Russia in Ukraine. Cleverly emphasized that national security takes precedence over economic concerns, but the UK still wants to maintain an economic relationship with China. The visit comes as the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee criticized the government's approach to China, calling for an unclassified version of its China strategy to be published.

via BBC|
#beijing#human-rights#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

UK Foreign Secretary Highlights Importance of UK-Africa Partnerships in Regional Tour

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has accused Russia of hitting "a new low" by deliberately burning food stocks while millions of people in Africa are struggling to eat. Cleverly, on a mission to combat the growing influence of Russia and China in Africa, made the remarks during a speech in Lagos, Nigeria. He criticized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and highlighted the increasing presence of the Russian private military group, Wagner, in Africa. Cleverly also announced a package of financial support to help Nigeria develop crops with increased tolerance to climate change.

via BBC|
#africa#food-security#international-relations
politics2 years ago

NATO Weighs Ukraine's Membership Bid Amid Russian Tensions

The UK would be "very supportive" of Ukraine's fast-tracked accession to NATO, skipping the Membership Action Plan (MAP), according to British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. The MAP was launched in 1999 to help aspiring countries meet NATO standards and prepare for future membership. The move would act as a compromise between Eastern European allies, who want Ukraine to be given immediate membership, and other Western countries, which fear accepting Ukraine into NATO would worsen tensions with Russia and believe Kyiv still needs to tackle issues such as corruption.

via POLITICO Europe|
#james-cleverly#membership-action-plan#nato