UK net migration hits record high despite Tory promises to cut arrivals
by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6BX2Z)
Rise of 20% to 606,000 will be seen as embarrassing for Brexiters Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman
Net migration has increased to a record level of more than 600,000 despite promises from ministers over four years to bring the total below 245,000.
Figures from the Office for National Statistics show overall migration for 2022 was 606,000, which represents a 24% increase on the previous high of 488,000 last year. Total long-term immigration was estimated at about 1.2 million in 2022, and emigration was 557,000, the statistical body said.
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