Britain can’t wait any longer for a post-Brexit immigration policy | Adam Marshall
by Adam Marshall from on (#3XBG8)
The number of EU workers coming to the UK is falling. The delay in publishing a white paper is damaging the economy
" Net migration from EU to UK at lowest level since December 2012
" Net migration from EU to UK at lowest level since December 2012
As new statistics published by the ONS show another drop in the number of people coming to the UK from the EU to work, remember the government's immigration white paper? It was originally due to appear over a year ago - but like so many other decisions, remains a casualty of Westminster disagreement and delay. The latest promise is that it will finally be unveiled in the "autumn", a vague date meaning any time before December, provided warring ministers can agree on its details and publication.
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