Both Conservatives and Labour; the public on immigration. New research shows neither party will stop UK population hitting 70 million
As the latest immigration Bill comes to the House of Commons on Tuesday for its final approval, new research published today shows that the immigration policies of neither the Conservative Party nor the Labour Party will stop the UK’s population hitting 70 million – up from 61 million today. The official forecast is that, in […]
Labour’s approach to immigration
Summary 1. During Tony Blair’s tenure as the leader of New Labour, there was a substantial rise in immigration, especially from newly joined EU countries in Eastern Europe. Between 1997 and 2010, the yearly net migration rate increased fourfold, resulting in over 2.2 million immigrants added to the UK population, which is more than double […]
Assessment of Labour and Conservative manifestos on immigration | Migration Watch UK
Now that the last immigration statistics before the election have been issued, Migration Watch UK have today published their assessment of the immigration sections of the Labour and Conservative manifestos. The Labour manifesto makes no commitment to reduce immigration. The emphasis is on unspecified reforms intended to make the system “fair” so that it “works for the […]
MW410 : The Conservative Party Manifesto | Migration Watch UK
Summary 1. A commitment to reduce net migration to the tens of thousands. Achieved by ending free movement and reducing EU migration as well as further measures to reform non-EU migration. Not yet a complete package but the direction of travel is very clear. Introduction and General Approach 2. The Conservative Party published their manifesto […]
Migration Watch UK Press Comment on the Conservative Party Manifesto | Migration Watch UK
Commenting on the manifesto, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: “This is a sound basis for taking forward an immigration policy that will, over time, meet the very strong public desire to reduce the current scale of immigration, which most people regard as far too high.“
Leaked Labour Party manifesto | Migration Watch UK
Commenting, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: For anyone who is worried about immigration, this is the worst possible manifesto. There are no effective measures proposed to reduce the numbers. Indeed, they have no intention of doing so. This reflects an arrogant disregard of many people’s genuine concerns.
Conservative Home – The EU and migration. Work permits are the way forward | Migration Watch UK
By Lord Green of DeddingtonFounding Chairman of Migration Watch UKConservative Home, 9th October, 2016 Brexit, we are told, means Brexit, but what does Brexit mean for immigration – a key issue in the referendum? As the dust settles after the Conservative Party Conference, it is time to reflect on the full significance of the Prime Minister’s […]
Migration Watch UK Press Comment on the Home Secretary’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference | Migration Watch UK
Commenting, Mr Alp Mehmet, Vice Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: These are very welcome steps forward. The number of non-EU migrants coming to the UK is at 190,000 a year, many of whom appear to be students who are not leaving after their courses have finished. The referendum underlined public concern about immigration so […]
Migration Watch UK Press release on Theresa May’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference 2015 | Migration Watch UK
Press Statement on Home Secretary Theresa May’s Speech at the Conservative Party Conference: Commenting, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK said: was a thoroughly courageous speech which tackled firmly and with authority the very serious issues we now face both over immigration and asylum. These issues are now the public’s greatest concern and […]
Migration Watch UK Press Comment on Labour Market Statistics | Migration Watch UK
Commenting on today’s Labour Market Statistics, Alp Mehmet, Vice-Chairman of Migration Watch UK said: “Ten years after accession we still find very large numbers of workers arriving from Eastern Europe, mainly to work in low paid jobs. This puts growing pressure on wages and housing. It simply cannot be allowed to continue.“