Following the speech by Chris Bryant MP on immigration, REC chief executive Kevin Green said:
“There was a distinct lack of substance to Chris Bryant’s speech today and he had no clear evidence to show that British businesses have failed to comply with the current legislation around immigration and employment.
“There are clear rules and regulations that British businesses must adhere to when employing workers from the UK or abroad. Some companies may look to overseas staff to fill the positions that they have advertised and cannot fill in the UK, which is a legitimate practice and does not discriminate against UK workers.
“I would encourage Chris Bryant and the Labour party to engage with businesses and trade bodies to build a greater understanding of how immigration policy can be managed to support workers and businesses in the UK.”
