Labour aren't doing one thing that would fix immigration – huge chance for Reform UK

The UK has the power to end its immigration crisis for good—without harming the economy or resorting to extreme measures. The solution? A strictly controlled, time-limited work permit system, designed to meet labour market demands while preventing mass immigration without integration. Unlike past schemes, this would be the only legal pathway for migration, ensuring clarity and control.

Paired with the elimination of loopholes that enable unchecked illegal immigration, this approach could resolve Britain’s long-standing struggles. It would support economic needs while ensuring long-term settlement remains rare—reserved only for those who truly contribute.

This isn’t a radical idea. In fact, it’s already practiced by some of the most successful economies in Asia—Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. The results? No unsustainable welfare burdens, no erosion of social cohesion, and no loss of public trust in the system. One might wonder why UK leaders over the past decades failed to adopt such a sensible policy. Now, Reform UK has the opportunity to champion it—balancing business needs, deflecting accusations of extremism (since legal migration would remain possible), and finally bringing order to the chaos. The path forward is clear. All that’s needed is the will to act.

The UK could couple this with a post-Brexit tilt towards those countries with which Britain shares a king: Australia, Canada, Jamaica and New Zealand, among others.

Call it "Commonwealth preference" if you will, a system which could start with the so-called 'CANZUK' countries. Britain is already on the road to this with youth visa schemes with Australia, Canada and New Zealand.

With fresh policies in place, it could soon be morning again in the UK, with the uniparty and its failed project rejected by a frustrated and failed British public.

Work permits and Commonwealth preference – alongside repeal of laws which prevent swift turnarounds and removals of those illegally in the UK – is just what the doctor ordered.

If Asia can do it then why can't the Brits?