Demography, Immigration and Integration
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The Border Audit
David Goodhart and Richard NorrieBrexit and the ending of free movement, the persistent problem of illegal immigration and the need to avoid any repeat of the Windrush scandal, have combined to put some kind of national identity system right back on the political agenda. One option would be to roll out the ID management system now being developed for the 3.6m EU citizens to everyone. The border should also be a higher priority for future public investment, according to a new report by Policy Exchange’s Head of Demography, Immigration and Integration David Goodhart, The Border Audit: A post-Windrush review.
Immigration After Brexit
David GoodhartA post-Brexit immigration system should clamp down on low-skilled EU immigration but adopt a lighter-touch approach for students and professionals, argues Policy Exchange’s Head of Demography, Immigration and Integration, David Goodhart, in a new paper Immigration After Brexit. As Britain considers its long term immigration needs, there is scope to maintain a high level of continuity for groups such as EU students and tourists. There should be a customised “light touch” work permit system for EU professionals and — as Britain weans itself off low skilled migration — there should be priority for low skilled workers ready to work antisocial hours, thereby acting more as complements than direct competitors to the British workforce.
The two sides of diversity
Richard NorrieNew analysis of the Labour Force Survey by Policy Exchange shows for the first time that the most diverse occupations in England and Wales are taxi driving and dentistry – with farming being the least diverse. The picture that emerges is of a workplace where ethnically diverse occupations tend to be either low skilled jobs or highly skilled professional occupations.
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Surprisingly good news in the hate crime figures
The figures just published do not signify an actual increase in incidents of hate.
Immigration after Brexit
Policy Exchange’s David Goodhart takes a look at the latest report on immigration policy post-Brexit and finds much to support – with a few questions remaining.
Brexit, Windrush and the rebirth of liberal Britain
Tony Sewell, Senior Research Fellow, Demography, Immigration and Integration at Policy Exchange, argues that, despite the Windrush scandal, the UK has become more welcoming of migration since the vote to leave the European Union.
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Sajid Javid praises Policy Exchange’s ‘hugely important’ work
Policy ExchangeSpeaking at Policy Exchange’s annual reception at Conservative Party Conference, the Home Secretary said: “If I think about the policies regarding all the different roles I’ve had in Government – in every different role I’ve had there’s always been something from Policy Exchange that has helped us shape policy and have a real impact.
Policy Exchange experts dominate MPs’ reading list
John Bew and David GoodhartTwo of Policy Exchange’s experts are among the most read authors in Parliament, a new Freedom of Information request has revealed. Road to Somewhere, by Policy Exchange’s Head of Demography, Immigration and Integration David Goodhart (longlisted for this year’s Orwell Prize) was the second most borrowed book in the House of Commons, behind only ‘How Parliament Works’. The Head of our Britain in the World Project Professor John Bew’s Orwell Prize-winning Citizen Clem was also one of the most borrowed books in the House of Commons in 2017. Both books were named last year by the Observer among their 100 best political books.
Richard Norrie gives evidence to Women and Equalities Committee
Richard NorriePolicy Exchange Demography, Immigration and Integration Research Fellow Richard Norrie appeared in front of Parliament’s Women and Equalities Committee to provide advice on the quality and usefulness of the data making up the Race Disparity Audit.
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@lewis_halsey Yes majority of immigrants are short term, if we had taken as the 100k target those acquiring permanent residence in any given year govt would have comfortably met its target (at least prior to EU registration) and we would be living in a v different world
