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UK manufacturers hit back at claims firms are too reliant on foreign labour

In a marked change of tone Make UK urges government to work with sector instead of viewing it as ‘the enemy within’

The trade body for British manufacturers has hit back at ministers’ accusations that firms have relied for too long on cheap foreign labour, urging them to work in partnership with business instead of viewing it “as the enemy within”.

Make UK is calling on the government to recognise the challenges they are facing – including supply chain disruption and shortages of staff such as HGV drivers – rather than blaming them at a time when they are also facing soaring costs, including for energy and raw materials.

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