Nearly 1 million people in the UK can’t speak English, raising concerns about migrants integration

Almost one million people in England speak a little without English – causing concerns about migrants integration.

Official statistics show that ten percent of residents born abroad are struggling with the language.

Most MIGRANT Over 16 years old, they are able to speak English, 51.6 percent stating them as their main language and 38.4 percent saying that they can speak well.

But 8.6 percent – equal to 794,332 people – “I can’t speak English well”

And 1.4 per – equal to 137,876 – I can’t speak it at all.

The amazing figures have supply requirements for stricter integration requirements.

Secretary of Home Shadow Chris Philp He said: “He begs the belief that so many people in the country cannot speak English. Shows that the workforce must obtain a tightening immigrationAnd quickly. “

The data were disclosed by the TORIES by the statistical authority in the UK last month using the 2021 census figures, when the party was still in power.

Party leader Kemi Badenoch previously criticized the record of successive governments on integration.

Some visas require proof of competence in English, including those who come on qualified workers or study tickets.

Was recently revealed to the Department for Work and Pensions He has spent 27 million pounds for translators over the past five years.

Pm sir Keir Starmer He was committed to reducing the net migration, asking the bosses to train more home workers, rather than to hire abroad.

He is about to reveal his plan to reduce the arrival number in the coming months.

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