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锘縈inisters urged to U-turn decision which prevents sheep shearers entering UK

75 highly skilled sheep shearers have been stopped from entering the UK which would have helped prevent heat stroke and disease during the warm months, says MP

Mia Willemsen
News and business reporter
clock 鈥� 2 min read
Victoria Atkins writes letter to Ministers urging them to U-turn on decision to terminate 3-month window for temporary visa-free access for overseas seasonal shearers
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Victoria Atkins writes letter to Ministers urging them to U-turn on decision to terminate 3-month window for temporary visa-free access for overseas seasonal shearers

The Home Office has announced it will terminate the 3- month window for temporary visa free access for overseas seasonal shearers from Australia and New Zealand. Victoria Atkins, Shadow Secretary...

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