Migration Watch UK
Since 2001, we have tackled the questions on immigration and demographics that others refuse to ask. Mass, uncontrolled legal and illegal migration is wreaking lasting damage on Britain’s social fabric and public services while reshaping our country’s demographics in ways that cannot be undone. What will Britain look like in ten, twenty or forty years if immigration continues unchecked?
With your support, we will fight relentlessly and continue to hold those in power to account. There is no time left to delay. Britain cannot absorb much before the damage becomes irreversible.
If not now, when and if not us, who?
Migration Watch UK is an independent research organisation founded in 2001 by Lord Green of Deddington and David Coleman, emeritus Professor of Demography at the University of Oxford. We provide clear, evidence-based analysis of immigration and population change to inform public debate and policymaking. Alp Mehmet, a former British diplomat, succeeded Lord Green as chairman in 2019 having been vice-chairman from 2009.
Our mission is to monitor the impact of migration, track population trends and make reliable data accessible to policymakers and the public. We advocate policies that protect social cohesion, respect economic limits, and safeguard the environment. Fully independent and free from government funding, we exist to ensure immigration debate is based on facts and that Britain’s borders are managed responsibly.
Channel Crossing Tracker
The Channel Crossings Tracker records people intercepted crossing the English Channel in small boats, providing up-to-date figures on daily and total crossings, as well as highlighting trends, peaks, and patterns over time to give a clearer picture of ongoing migration activity.
Migration Statistics
Here we present key data showing how migration figures have changed across the years. By charting long-term trends in arrivals, asylum applications, and population movement, it offers a clear historical view of migration patterns. This tells the story of how migration has evolved and the context behind current numbers.
Channel Migrant Map
Our Channel Migrant Map is updated quarterly with verified figures, showing arrivals, trends, and patterns across the Channel. Unlike the daily Tracker, it uses curated data to exclude a small number of stateless refugees and other asylum seekers to give the clearest possible overview.
Explore Further
Media
Watch our most recent broadcast appearances, interviews, and briefings, where we comment on immigration, population growth, and related policy issues. These videos offer timely, expert insight and considered responses to current developments in the public and political debate.
Blogs
We publish blogs that draw on data and research, and through them we inform debate, spark discussion, and explore the wider implications of current developments.
Statistics
Migration Watch UK monitors and analyses official immigration and population statistics. We chart trends, report key developments, and provide clear, accessible insights to help understand migration and its impact on the UK.