English Is A Must For All Migrants – UK Prime Minister Says

Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has announced that it is now mandatory for anyone who wants to live in the United Kingdom to be able to speak the English language.

He revealed this in a post on his official X handle, “If you want to live in the UK, you should speak English. That’s common sense.”

He further announced that English proficiency is being raised as a requirement across all immigration routes: “So we’re raising English language requirements across every main immigration route.”

In further affirmation of his statement, the office of the United Kingdom Prime Minister posted: “We’re raising English language requirements across every main immigration route, ensuring those wishing to live and work here speak English.”

“And for the first time, adult dependents on those routes will also be required to have a basic understanding of English.”

This move comes as the UK government announces sweeping changes to its immigration policies. Some of the policies posted on the Prime Minister’s official handle include: introduction of a new contributions-based model to settlement and citizenship.”

The statement noted that, by implication, the length of time required to live in the United Kingdom and gain citizenship would increase from five to ten years.

It also indicated there would be reductions for “those who contribute to the economy.”

The Prime Minister’s office further emphasised that: “settlement in the UK is a privilege, not a right.”

Among the other changes is the permanent shutdown of the care visa route.

Earlier, the United Kingdom announced plans to strengthen its immigration policies, citing abuse of existing standards.

A Home Office reportedly stated: “Our upcoming Immigration White Paper will set out a comprehensive plan to restore order to our broken immigration system.”

“To tackle abuse by foreign nationals who arrive on work and study visas and go on to claim asylum, we are building intelligence on the profile of these individuals to identify them earlier and faster.”

The statement added: “We keep the visa system under constant review, and where we detect trends which may undermine our immigration rules, we will not hesitate to take action.”

“Under our plan for change, our upcoming Immigration White Paper will set out a comprehensive plan to restore order to our broken immigration system.”