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Theresa May’s deal offers the end of freedom of movement, a change that supporters of her offer say is crucial in delivering the Brexit for which people voted in 2016. | Theresa May’s deal offers the end of freedom of movement, a change that supporters of her offer say is crucial in delivering the Brexit for which people voted in 2016. |
As ending of freedom of movement is central to the deal, some MPs have been calling for the government to publish the white paper for its post-Brexit immigration bill before next week’s meaningful vote. | As ending of freedom of movement is central to the deal, some MPs have been calling for the government to publish the white paper for its post-Brexit immigration bill before next week’s meaningful vote. |
The government has told those MPs this is not likely to happen. On Wednesday, the home secretary, Sajid Javid, said it was “still his intention” to publish it this month – a choice of words opposition MPs met with groans and sighs. | The government has told those MPs this is not likely to happen. On Wednesday, the home secretary, Sajid Javid, said it was “still his intention” to publish it this month – a choice of words opposition MPs met with groans and sighs. |
Defending the delay, Javid told MPs: “It’s worth keeping in mind that this is the biggest change in our immigration system in four decades. It’s important that we take the time and we get it right.” | Defending the delay, Javid told MPs: “It’s worth keeping in mind that this is the biggest change in our immigration system in four decades. It’s important that we take the time and we get it right.” |
Javid also said freedom of movement would end, “deal or no deal” – in effect saying that while it was a key part of the deal, it was not strictly tied to what May was offering. | Javid also said freedom of movement would end, “deal or no deal” – in effect saying that while it was a key part of the deal, it was not strictly tied to what May was offering. |
He also said MPs had been given glimpses of what the post-Brexit immigration system would look like. | He also said MPs had been given glimpses of what the post-Brexit immigration system would look like. |
The government is proposing a single immigration system that treats migrants from EU countries in the same way as those from non-EU countries. Highly skilled workers who want to live and work in Britain will be given priority. | The government is proposing a single immigration system that treats migrants from EU countries in the same way as those from non-EU countries. Highly skilled workers who want to live and work in Britain will be given priority. |
However, the government says the ability of people from abroad to deliver services and student exchange programmes will form part of future trade agreements. | However, the government says the ability of people from abroad to deliver services and student exchange programmes will form part of future trade agreements. |
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Javid said he would consider scrapping the current cap of 20,700 on highly skilled migrants as part of the post-Brexit vision. | Javid said he would consider scrapping the current cap of 20,700 on highly skilled migrants as part of the post-Brexit vision. |
Applicants will need to meet a minimum salary threshold – for highly skilled migrants this stands at £30,000 – but Javid has hinted this will be reviewed. | Applicants will need to meet a minimum salary threshold – for highly skilled migrants this stands at £30,000 – but Javid has hinted this will be reviewed. |
Successful applicants for highly skilled work will be able to bring their immediate families, but only if sponsored by their future employers. | Successful applicants for highly skilled work will be able to bring their immediate families, but only if sponsored by their future employers. |
For tourists and short-stay business trips, the government is looking at developing a system of e-gate visa checks for all countries considered low-risk. | For tourists and short-stay business trips, the government is looking at developing a system of e-gate visa checks for all countries considered low-risk. |
Passports would be scanned in airports, train stations and ports. All security and criminal records checks would be carried out in advance of visits, in a US-style system. | Passports would be scanned in airports, train stations and ports. All security and criminal records checks would be carried out in advance of visits, in a US-style system. |
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