British Home Secretary Pushes “Barista Visa” To Keep Coffee Shop Staff After Brexit

While trade barriers, immigration control, and exit fees are top-of-mind for many as the Article 50 negotiations begin, it seems British Home Secretary Amber Rudd has other priorities. As The Sun reports, Rudd is looking at introducing new ‘barista visas’ to ensure coffee shops and pubs are still fully staffed after Brexit.
Under the plan, young European citizens will still be able to come to the UK and work in the hospitality industry when we leave the EU. But their time here will be strictly limited to two years and they won’t be able to claim benefits or free housing. The proposal has been suggested by Migration Watch UK chairman Lord Green and was dubbed ‘a good idea’ by a senior Home Office source. It is based on the current Youth Mobility Scheme for travellers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

This post was published at Zero Hedge on Apr 17, 2017.