The Labour party has announced that, if reelected, they will ensure migrant workers pass English language tests if they want to work within the public sector, according to Call Centre Focus.

Launched today, the proposal comes as part of the party’s manifesto ahead of May’s general election. Under current rules, enforced English language skill requirements only cover teachers, doctors and police officers from outside the European Union. However, the Labour party intends on widening this further across public sector roles, covering call centre agents, nurses, social workers and police community support officers.