Despite the government previously stating that there would be no carve outs for particular sectors in the post-Brexit immigration landscape, this latest announcement to allow temporary visas for butchers is yet another reversal. Following hot on the heels of the expansion of the Seasonal Worker scheme to cover HGV drivers and poultry workers, it begs the question which sector will be next?

Retail, Hospitality, Construction and the Social Care sectors are all struggling to recruit. As job vacancies in the UK hit a record high, is it not time for the government to rethink their immigration strategy?  

Rather than battling to save Christmas and ensure turkeys and pigs-in-blankets are on the table, why not strive to ensure the recovery and long-term success of the UK economy?