Priti Patel lays out new points-based immigration system

The video discusses the UK's new immigration policy, focusing on ending free movement and not providing routes for lower-skilled workers. It emphasizes investing in British people and technology to boost productivity and create a high skill, high wage economy. The phased approach to the new immigration system will be refined over time, with potential for more attributes to earn points. The global talent route will be expanded to include EU citizens, aiming to attract top scientists and researchers to maintain the UK's edge in innovation.

What is the primary focus of the new immigration policy regarding lower-skilled workers?

• To end reliance on low-cost EU workers

• To create new routes for lower-skilled workers

• To increase the number of lower-skilled workers

• To provide subsidies for hiring lower-skilled workers

What is the goal of the phased approach to the new immigration system?

• To immediately implement all changes

• To gradually refine and adapt the system

• To focus solely on high-skilled workers

• To eliminate all immigration routes

Which attributes might be added to the immigration system to better meet labor market needs?

• Language proficiency and cultural background

• Previous experience and additional qualifications

• Age and nationality

• Physical fitness and health status

What is the purpose of expanding the global talent route to EU citizens?

• To limit the number of scientists entering the UK

• To provide streamlined access for the world's brightest

• To restrict access to only EU citizens

• To focus on attracting only mathematicians

What is the intended outcome of the reforms introduced for attracting global talent?

• To maintain the UK's position in innovation and technology

• To reduce the number of researchers in the UK

• To discourage international collaboration

• To focus on non-scientific fields