Peerage Conferred on Migration Watch UK Chairman Sir Andrew Green | Migration Watch UK
We were delighted at Migration Watch UK to learn of our Chairman Sir Andrew Green’s elevation to the Lords. It is a non-party appointment and he intends to sit on the cross-benches. After a long and distinguished public service career, Sir Andrew co-founded Migration Watch UK together with Prof David Coleman in 2001, since when […]
Comment on Today’s 2011 Census Release | Migration Watch UK
Commenting, Sir Andrew Green, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: “This census confirms the impact of mass immigration on our population. We now find that even the official numbers previously understated the scale of net migration by 14% and even this does not account for the illegal immigrant population who would not complete the census […]
Think-Tank had Immigration Figures Spot on Almost 10 Years Ago | Migration Watch UK
Figures just out show that the number of migrants coming to Britain in the decade ending next year was correctly predicted by think tank Migration Watch – almost 10 years ago. In 2002 the then newly launched organisation warned that “on current trends we can now expect a net inflow to Britain of at least […]
MW209 : The abuse of ICT visas in the IT sector | Migration Watch UK
Summary 1 The Intra-company transfer (ICT) was intended bring in experienced and specialist staff to the UK offices of a multinational company. In the year to June 2010 over 57,000 ICT visas were issued [1]. It should not be used displace a suitable UK worker [2]. However it is being used in the IT sector to replace […]
Public ‘Don’t believe’ Government on Immigration | Migration Watch UK
The public overwhelmingly believe the Government has lost control of immigration and that they are not honest and open about its scale according to a new survey out today. In the YouGov survey, for think tank Migrationwatch, only 4% of those polled thought the Government was in control of immigration while a massive 82% disagreed […]
MW16 : Seven Deadly Spins | Migration Watch UK
(The Governments shifting arguments for large-scale immigration – issued 15 Jan 2007) There is no disagreement that limited skilled migration in both directions is valuable to all concerned. Not all impacts of immigration can be measured. Neither the benefits of innovation or diversity can be calculated, nor can the costs of additional congestion be accurately assessed. However, […]
MW123 : Report of the community cohesion panel | Migration Watch UK
Introduction1. The Community Cohesion Panel has introduced a breath of fresh air and common sense into the debate on cohesion. For the first time in the series of reports that have flowed from the disturbances in the Northern Cities in 2001, the Panel addressed the issue of migration. 2. The panel was set up in […]
Formation of Advisory Council… | Migration Watch UK
MigrationwatchUK today announced the formation of an Advisory Council.Its members are listed in the Personal Profiles section together with short biographical notes. The Council will have no legal or financial responsibilities. Nor will its members be responsible for the material produced by Migrationwatch.The purpose of the Council is to provide advice on the strategic directionof the work […]