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“We should absolutely train up U.K. workers - but it takes time to do that. And the reality is that there are a lot of E.U. workers that come here to do jobs that British-born workers will not do.” quote by Anna Soubry
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“We should absolutely train up U.K. workers - but it takes time to do that. And the reality is that there are a lot of E.U. workers that come here to do jobs that British-born workers will not do.”

Anna Soubry

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Source Parliamentary speech, UK House of Commons, 2016

Training domestic workers takes time; EU workers fill jobs locals avoid.

In simple terms: UK workers need training; EU workers fill gaps.

Key Takeaway

Invest in skill development for local workforce.

Themes

employment immigration skill gaps policy

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

policy informative

When to use this quote

  • workforce planning
  • education policy
  • industry hiring
  • government debate

Key Concepts

labor economics training programs migration dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What barriers exist to training UK workers quickly?
  • How can policy balance local training and EU labor?
A Different Perspective

Training alone won't solve labor shortages.

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