What really gets my goat is seeing hardworking people who’ve paid into the system for years struggling to get by, while we seem to have an open door for anyone who fancies a go. It’s not fair on the people who’ve done everything right, saved their pennies, and planned for their futures, only to see it all undermined by a system that seems to reward those who don't play by the rules. My mother, Evelyn, she’s worked her fingers to the bone her whole life, and now with her arthritis, the cost of care is astronomical. It’s families like ours who are being squeezed from all sides.
We need a system that prioritizes skilled workers who are genuinely needed and can contribute immediately. I’m talking about people who can fill specific labour shortages, not just anyone who can fill a spare room.
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My wife Morven sees it in her classroom – there are kids from families who came here fleeing terrible situations, and they're bright, they want to learn, and they'll be the skilled workers of tomorrow. We shouldn't be slamming doors in their faces now.