More than 400 migrant care workers have staged a musical protest outside the UK Labour Party Conference, singing Nigerian singer Aṣa’s hit song Jailer to protest against visa rules they say leave them vulnerable to exploitation.
The protesters are calling for changes to immigration policies that restrict their ability to switch employers without putting their legal status in the United Kingdom at risk.
They are also demanding the retention of the five-year route to permanent residency, arguing that migrant workers should be treated fairly and allowed to build stable lives in the country.
By singing Jailer, a song associated with themes of freedom and oppression, the demonstrators sought to draw attention to their concerns about restrictions affecting migrant care workers.
The protest used music to amplify calls for freedom, dignity and better treatment, with participants urging the government to reconsider policies they believe leave workers vulnerable to exploitation by employers.
The demonstration took place outside the Labour Party Conference as the protesters sought to make their demands heard by the governing party.
