Ben Lake

Ben Lake

Plaid Cymru — Ceredigion Preseli

Speaking in the House of Commons on 12 May 2025

Debate

Immigration System

Contribution

The Home Secretary will be aware of the funding crisis that affects many of the UK’s universities. Last year, when the Migration Advisory Committee reviewed the graduate visa route, it concluded that it should be retained, stating: “Under the current higher education funding model, closure or additional restrictions could put many universities at financial risk.” What is the Home Secretary’s assessment of the impact that these changes will have on the financial sustainability of our universities?

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