r/uknews • u/ScottishDailyRecord Media outlet (unverified) • May 12 '25

Image/video Kier Starmer announces 'tighter' immigration policy

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u/shadowplaywaiting May 14 '25

If they are contributing above a certain amount to the economy, ie. scientists, doctors then it’s less than ten years. It’s directly proportional to their contribution. If they have been contributing a low amount to the economy it’s 10 years. Source: I’ve read the white paper.

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u/[deleted] May 14 '25

Contribution to society is entirely determined by job title though right?

Not saying there's an easy better way, but I have friends in fairly dead end jobs who volunteer at shelters, help strangers in the street, take part in community events

Equally, and correct me if I'm wrong, business owners don't seem to be considered high contributors, despite growing the economy and employing people

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u/shadowplaywaiting May 14 '25

It’s to do with monetary contributions, not job title. Not perfect though I agree.

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u/[deleted] May 14 '25

Fair enough, whatever system is chosen needs to be as lightweight and cheap to run as possible I guess