The care sector needs migrant workers. Labour’s visa crackdown is a cynical move | Letter

The article discusses the government's decision to make it harder for migrant workers to find employment in the UK's care sector. The author, Christina McAnea of Unison, argues that this move is a cynical political decision aimed at appeasing Reform UK's stance on immigration, rather than addressing the genuine needs of the care sector. McAnea highlights that migrant workers are essential in filling roles in the care sector that have been historically undervalued, underpaid, and unattractive to UK workers. She suggests that the government should reconsider its approach and instead focus on providing the necessary funding to implement the fair pay agreement, which could help address the care sector's staffing challenges. The article emphasizes the importance of migrant workers in the care sector and criticizes the government's decision as a politically motivated move that fails to address the real issues faced by the industry.