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The British in Europe – and Vice Versa
Summary 1. There are around 1.2 million British born people living in another EU country, according to figures provided by the UN. Around 800,000 will be workers and their dependants. This is much less than the estimated 3.3 million people born in another EU country who now live in the
MW358 : Key Points on Population Growth | Migration Watch UK
Updated 19 March, 2016 Footnotes
MW376 : The Implications of Brexit for Border Controls in Calais | Migration Watch UK
Summary 1. The French government have an option to withdraw from the Treaty at two years notice and might do so under political pressure from the National Front whether or not the UK remains in the EU. On the other hand, they have a clear interest in an unimpeded flow
Migration Watch UK Comment on the government paper ‘The Process for Withdrawing from the European Union’ | Migration Watch UK
British citizens in the EU The government paper ‘The Process for Withdrawing from the European Union’, published on 29th February, argues (pp. 17 & 22) that approximately two million UK citizens who live and work in the EU should not assume that rights acquired under free movement rules ‘would be
Migration Watch UK press statement on ONS net migration figures | Migration Watch UK
Commenting on the ONS net migration figures, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: Today’s figures show that there is no sign of any let up in the severe pressures of immigration on the UK. Unless a sharp reduction in immigration can be achieved we will face
The impact of in-work benefit restrictions on EU migrants to the UK
Summary 1.Following the conclusion of renegotiation talks on February 19th, the Prime Minister announced proposals for an ‘emergency brake’ to limit full access to in-work benefits by newly arrived EU workers for up to four years. Should it be enacted, this ‘brake’ would be in force for seven years. It
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