Dame Karen Bradley

Dame Karen Bradley

Conservative — Staffordshire Moorlands

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 October 2026

Debate

Work-based Immigration

Contribution

The right hon. Gentleman makes his point eloquently. There are many skills that we simply do not train people in. Welding is another example: the pay is so good, why would anyone teach it on a much lower salary when they could be a welder themselves? That is why we have the problem with training welders in this country. The right hon. Gentleman makes a valuable point about sheepshearers. As an MP for a rural area, I do not have the sheepshearing problem, but I am sure that issues on dairy will be raised with me.

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