Tories fail to meet net migration target yet again – Diane Abbott

Diane
Abbott MP, Labour’s Shadow Home Secretary, commenting on today’s ONS data
showing net migration is at 230,000, said:

“This
is yet another failure by the Tory government to meet its own unworkable net
migration target.

"This
isn’t a genuine policy, but allows a permanent campaign against migrants and
migration.

“The
Tories’ chaotic mishandling of the Brexit negotiations has already seen many
sectors experiencing severe staff shortages, including the NHS and social care.

"It
is time to drop this meaningless target. Labour offers fair rules and
reasonable management of migration. Our priorities are growth, jobs and
prosperity. We make no apologies for putting these aims before bogus
immigration targets.”