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Catfish · 09-07-21, 04:50 AM

Still i would not underestimate brexit of having an impact. The exodus started in 2016.

Of course "When the pandemic struck and European trade slowed down, drivers were furloughed. Many went back to their home countries, to be with family.

But "Since the effects of Brexit, they haven't wanted to come back," explained Mr Gray.
"They can earn just as much in Germany, France or Poland, so there's no real need to be in the UK."

Since 1 January, EU citizens are covered by a new immigration system, which gives priority to high-skilled roles.
But HGV drivers are not among the list of eligible skilled occupations which means they are excluded from a skilled work visa.
So although it was Covid that made European drivers leave the UK, the new post-Brexit rules have stopped them coming back.

The Home Office said employers should "focus on investing in our domestic workforce, rather than relying on labour from abroad"."

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-57656327

Can't expect Priti Patel to call back those bloody foreigners

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,901 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Still i would not underestimate brexit of having an impact. The exodus started in 2016. Of course "When the pandemic struck and European trade slowed down, drivers were furloughed. Many went back to their home countries, to be with family. But "Since the effects of Brexit, they haven't wanted to come back," explained Mr Gray. "They can earn just as much in Germany, France or Poland, so there's no real need to be in the UK." Since 1 January, EU citizens are covered by a new immigration system, which gives priority to high-skilled roles. But HGV drivers are not among the list of eligible skilled occupations which means they are excluded from a skilled work visa. So although it was Covid that made European drivers leave the UK, the new post-Brexit rules have stopped them coming back. The Home Office said employers should "focus on investing in our domestic workforce, rather than relying on labour from abroad"." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-57656327 Can't expect Priti Patel to call back those bloody foreigners __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.