UCU: UK risks looking foolish

Sally Hunt, general secretary of the University and College Union (UCU), comments on immigration minister Damian Green’s plans for limiting student immigration:

“The UK remains one of the most popular destinations for foreign students because of our proud international reputation for excellence. We need to be able to offer places to the world’s best and brightest students. The last thing we want to do is send a message that those students are not welcome here.

“Populist policies on immigration might play well domestically, but on the global stage we risk looking foolish. Damian Green is making his speech today after returning from a trip to India where he encouraged students to come to the UK.”