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After the campaign of attacks against Albanian immigrants and statements bordering on racism, the British government seems to have started to change its mind.
A report of the Home Affairs Committee in the British Parliament, published by the BBC, says that Albanians can help meet the labor needs of the English economy.
The report suggests the promotion of temporary work visa campaigns in Albania, but also in other countries, especially for sectors facing a shortage of employees. According to the report, this would also stop the flow of illegal immigrants.
"There are reasons to promote more actively in Albania, but also in other countries, the granting of visas for temporary workers in sectors where Britain faces a shortage of labor force, such as agriculture or construction for example," the report states.
The head of the Commission, Diana Johnson, warned the government that Albanians will continue to be lured by Britain as long as it offers jobs with higher salaries and more opportunities for them.
"The UK needs to look at how it can improve visa schemes to meet the staffing and skills needs in its economy, offering Albanians an opportunity for more income to benefit both countries," Johnson stated.
MPs recommended that the government promote seasonal work visas in agriculture and construction to give more Albanians the chance to come to Great Britain without making unauthorized crossings across the Channel.
She also said that appropriate safeguards should be put in place before any trafficking victims are returned to Albania and recommended that Britain maintain strong links with the country's government.
Last week in Kent, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his plan to tackle migration was progressing but there was "work to do".
He said that an agreement with Albania on the return of migrants had led to the return of 1,800 people and this had a deterrent effect.
A Home Office spokesman said "this government's priority is to stop the ships".
“Last year, 28% of those arriving by small boat in the UK were from Albania – a safe European country and NATO ally – putting further strain on our asylum system.
We have worked closely with the Albanian government to disrupt criminal gangs and prevent illegal migration. In the five months to the end of May, Albanian small boat arrivals have decreased by 90% compared to last year and we have returned 1,800 illegal migrants and foreign criminals. Return to Albania Thanks to the changes in our asylum system, we have gone from accepting 1 in 5 Albanian asylum requests to only 1 in 50, in line with other European countries," he said.
The number of Albanian immigrants who entered Britain illegally jumped from 800 in 2021 to 12,300 last year. But this year, after the agreement between the governments of the two countries for the quick return of Albanian immigrants, the numbers have again marked a significant decrease.
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