Robert Jenrick criticizes Deloitte, KPMG over job cuts and hiring of foreign workers
IN SHORT
Reform UK's Robert Jenrick has criticized Deloitte and KPMG for laying off British staff while allegedly hiring thousands of foreign workers. Jenrick stated Deloitte laid off 800 UK staff but hired 8,800 foreign workers over five years. KPMG allegedly sponsored 1,100 visas and laid off 900 UK staff, according to the report.
Key Numbers
800Deloitte UK staff laid off, per Robert Jenrick
8,800Deloitte foreign workers hired over five years, per Robert Jenrick
1,100KPMG visas sponsored, per Reform UK economic spokesman
900KPMG UK staff laid off, per Reform UK economic spokesman
Who's Involved
Robert Jenrick
Reform UK MP criticizing Deloitte and KPMG over job cuts
Deloitte
Big Four firm accused of laying off UK staff and hiring foreign workers
KPMG
Big Four firm accused of laying off UK staff and sponsoring visas
↳ Why This Matters
The accusations by Robert Jenrick highlight potential tensions between domestic employment practices and the hiring of foreign workers by large professional services firms, raising questions about labor market dynamics and corporate responsibility in the UK.