Research

Migration Watch approaches our research output carefully and diligently; while we have a proven track record of getting it right on the issue, we know how sensitive the topic is and ensure we provide neutral, non-partisan and numbers-based analysis. On that basis, we source our numbers from officially published statistics reports, most usually the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the National Audit Office (NAO), the Home Office (HO), and other arms of His Majesty’s Government.

Where needed, we make projections guided by statistical inference and modelling guided by one of our co-founders, Dr David Coleman, Emeritus Professor of Demographics at the University of Oxford. We place the highest possible premium on numbers-based analysis, and ensure and encourage a calm and level-headed approach to the facts concerning this paramount issue.

Response to UCL paper on the fiscal effects of immigration to the UK – Press Release | Migration Watch UK

Net tax contribution by Eastern European migrants probably negative Cost of all migrants in the UK has been £20 – £25 million per day between 1995 and 2011. The contribution of migrants from Eastern Europe is very likely to have been negative. That is the conclusion of a Migrationwatch review,

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December 30, 2014

Would the Australian Points Based System be right for Britain? | Migration Watch UK

An assessment released today by Migration Watch UK concludes that it would be totally unsuitable for the UK. The Australian immigration system is highly regarded because the Australians have achieved effective control of their borders and they can also identify and accurately record those who arrive and depart. Neither depend on their

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December 11, 2014

Comment on Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration’s report on British Nationality Applications | Migration Watch UK

Migration Watch UK comment on the Chief Inspector for Borders and Immigration’s report on British Nationality Applications. Commenting on the report, Alp Mehmet, Vice-Chairman of Migration Watch UK said: “This situation is close to a shambles. About a million people have been granted British citizenship over the past five years

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December 11, 2014

MW349 : Legacy Cases – The Court of Appeal Pronounces | Migration Watch UK

1 A recent Court of Appeal decision, SH (Iran) and another v Secretary of State for the Home Department [1] EWCA Civil 1469 has sought to put an end to a series of cases on Legacy decisions in asylum applications. A summary of what is meant by Legacy cases is given in

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December 4, 2014

Prime Minister’s Speech on EU Migration | Migration Watch UK

Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech this morning, Lord Green of Deddington, Chairman of Migration Watch UK, said: “We welcome the Prime Minister’s speech in which he reaffirmed his commitment to a net migration target. Without measures taken so far, net migration would undoubtedly be even higher than its present

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November 28, 2014

The impact of immigration on population growth | Migration Watch UK

Contribution of immigration to UK population growth seriously underestimated Over 80% of recent UK population increase due to immigration In the longer term all population growth is likely to be due to immigration New calculations by Migration Watch UK in a paper published today show that net migration has accounted for about

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November 26, 2014