Retail NI Reacts to UK Government Immigration Plan

Retail NI Reacts to UK Government Immigration Plan

Plans will negatively impact on retailers

Retail NI has reacted to the Home Office publication of their Immigration Plan. Chief Executive Glyn Roberts said “Retail NI has concerns that these plans do not go far enough for our local retail, wholesale and hospitality sectors. It is clear that the UK Government is not listening to the repeated concerns expressed by the business community in Northern Ireland.

“EU nationals make a significant and welcome contribution right across our supply chain, with production, wholesaling and retail. The proposed salary threshold will have a hugely negative impact on all of these key industries,” he said.

“Northern Ireland has a unique position given the border and the UK Government cannot simply adopt a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

“We would urge the Economy Minister to make immediate representation to the UK Government to change these ill thought out plans.”