Britain’s Minister of State for Migration Robert Goodwill on Wednesday proposed a levy of a 1,000 pounds (about 1,220 U.S. dollars) a year on skilled workers in the European Union used by British companies after Brexit.Goodwill stated at a
Home of Lords committee that “immigration skills levy “could be introduced for EU migrants and would”be practical to British employees who feel they are ignored”in favor of migrants, according to the Guardian. The idea sparked fury among employers and provoked
an immediate organization backlash.British Prime Minister Theresa May’s spokesperson stated it was “not on the agenda,”and explained that Goodwill indicated the”abilities impose” for non-EU migrants which will participate in force in April.However, Downing Street did not dismiss the idea of any levy on EU competent employees after Brexit. The spokesman said the British federal government is clear that” there are an entire series of issues we will require to take a look at in the settlement. “According to local media, Goodwill’s remarks suggested that the levy would pave the way for meeting the British government’s commitment to training more than 3 million more apprentices before 2020. Enditem Source: Xinhua/NewsGhana. com.gh Disclaimer: News Ghana is not responsible for the reportage or opinions of contributors published on the website.Send your newspaper article to [email safeguarded] and through
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