Tech leaders have again claimed that immigration restrictions are restricting talent and growth in the UK tech industry.

Tech London Advocates a group which champions technology and business advancement in London said that 43 per cent of its members said that a lack of talent represented the biggest hurdle to London’s growth as a hub for technology businesses.

10 per cent of respondents said that immigration legislation represented the biggest hurdle to growth in the capital.

Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates, said: "A lack of skills and challenging immigration legislation is inhibiting growth in the capital and threatening London's position as a global technology hub".

Members of the group said that the current legislation surrounding work visas outside of the EU required reform if top talents was to be attracted to the city.

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