UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer wrote today (May 17, Beijing Time): "For a long time, the UK has been infatuated with cheap overseas labor - and one out of every eight of our young people have not received education, employment, or training. I prioritize young people, invest in the skills they need, and end dependence on foreign labor."
[Insight] Comment: Starmer has recently mentioned immigration policy frequently and clearly indicated that the UK's immigration policy will become stricter in the future. However, the reason for this policy shift is not purely based on national interests or strategic adjustments, but rather stems from the Labour Party's defeat in regional elections. This electoral disaster made the Labour Party realize it must adjust its policy discourse to win back voter support. Although this election-oriented policy adjustment may temporarily cater to public sentiment, whether it can truly solve the UK's labor structure problems remains to be seen over time. When there is a lack of labor, the floodgates are opened; when local residents complain, the floodwaters are drained. All of this is "politics."
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