Boris Johnson ’s ‘global talent visa’ ignores economics – and ethics | Simon Jenkins

Britain does not need more scientists. Yet the PM wants to poach them from poorer countries and turn away everyone elseNow we know. Boris Johnson ’s exclusive “global talent visa”, to be launched in February, is aimed at “the world’s scientists and mathematicians”. It will prove, he says, that post-Brexit “the UK is open to the most talented minds in the world” – so long as they are scientists. As for entrepreneurs, economists, humanitarians, historians, artis ts, let alone mere caring human beings, they should stay put.Related:Fast-track 'global talent visa' to be launched days after BrexitContinue reading...
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