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Iulian Firea Unite convenor, 2Sisters
Monique Mosley Unite rep, Greencore
“I’m very, very disappointed in PM Keir Starmer coming out with speeches like that [when he introduced Labour’s immigration plans]. I honestly didn’t think he would stoop that low. He almost sounds like the type of person who doesn’t know what to say next. It’s as if he’s thinking, ‘I’ll just go along with what everyone else says, just so I don’t get kicked out’. It’s sad really.”
“Labour’s immigration plans as they stand are unworkable. To restrict immigration when we have severe labour shortages and an ageing population is just not sensible. I do believe the Labour government genuinely wants to fix things, but it’s under pressure to show it’s delivering, and their time in power is passing quickly, so they jump to the most radical plans.
“But the impact of these plans hasn’t been properly assessed, calculated or forecasted.”
Steve Leniec Unite agricultural chair and farmworker
“Labour came into government promising change. Rural and agricultural workers have suffered wage and career stagnation since the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) was abolished. In the lead up to the election we were assured that Labour intended to address the issue.
“Now 12 months into government, the AWB has disappeared from Labour’s agenda. Without it younger workers will continue to leave the industry for better wages and career prospects elsewhere. Our members feel betrayed by a party we worked hard to get into government.”
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