Cross Party Group Aim For ‘balanced Migration’

The first cross party group of parliamentarians to address how immigration into the UK can be brought back under control has been formed at Westminster. Headed by two distinguished former ministers, Frank Field, Labour, and Nicholas Soames, Conservative, it is the first time in British political history that parliamentarians from the two main parties have come together […]

How Britain’s new jobs have gone to immigrants | Migration Watch UK

Nearly all the jobs created in the UK since 2001 have gone to immigrants – not British born workers. New research from think tank Migrationwatch – based on Government figures – shows that virtually all the extra 1.34 million jobs have now been filled by people from abroad, notably by the half a million workers who […]

How Britain’s New Jobs Have Gone To Immigrants

Nearly all the jobs created in the UK since 2001 have gone to immigrants – not British born workers New research from think tank Migrationwatch – based on Government figures – shows that virtually all the extra 1.34 million jobs have now been filled by people from abroad, notably by the half a million workers who have come […]

The Financial case against an amnesty for illegal immigrants

Introduction “Allowing long-term illegal immigrants to earn the right to stay in Britain would see ‘hugely increased’ tax revenues” 1. This paper considers this claim made by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London. It makes the financial case against an amnesty and shows that rather than leading to ‘hugely increased’ tax revenues an amnesty would actually […]

We Must Create A Culture Of Solidarity, Not Offer Amnesties

Editorial from The Catholic Herald of 28 November, 2008 “Showing respect for the dignity and civil rights of immigrants to this country is not an option for Catholics: it is a non-negotiable responsibility that arises from the message of Christ and our own dignity as human beings. Immigration policy, on the other hand, is a question for […]

The Business Visitor Scheme under the Points Based System | Migration Watch UK

Migrationwatch called today for much tougher rules on business visitors. The new rules are far too lax and, in particular, permit unlimited secondment of foreign employees to Britain. (See Briefing Paper 3.6). Commenting, the Chairman, Sir Andrew Green, said “The Government scrabbled to produce these rules only days before the system goes live. Far from […]

The Business Visitor Scheme Under The Points Based System

Migrationwatch called yesterday for much tougher rules on business visitors. The new rules are far too lax and, in particular, permit unlimited secondment of foreign employees to Britain Commenting, the Chairman, Sir Andrew Green, said “The Government scrabbled to produce these rules only days before the system goes live. Far from being “tough” the rules for business visitors […]