The impact of Brexit on immigration to the UK A new analysis finds that Brexit raised the number of foreign-born workers in the UK by about 200,000, but resulted in a more dramatic shift in the countries of origin.

The impact of Brexit on UK immigration - new research by @johnspringford.bsky.social & me for @centreeuropeanref.bsky.social & @ukandeu.bsky.social

Brexit

a) reduced EU-origin employees by 785K (2.3% of workforce)
b) increased non-EU origin employees by 992K (2.95%)

www.cer.eu/insights/imp...

In case you missed..more documents from the Epstein files were released on Friday 👇

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Take Big Money Out of Our Politics British politics is awash with money from super rich donors. In 2023, two-thirds of all private donations came from just 19 people. These so-called ‘mega donors’ enjoy privileged access to political p...

A crypto investor just donated £9 million to the Reform Party. Right now, billionaires can pour unlimited money into our elections, effectively buying our democracy. Think that's wrong? Add your name to call for a cap on donations today: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ta...

Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group: How government asylum plans make us feel - GMIAU GM Asylum Hotels Group share another statement sharing how they feel about the Government's proposed changes to asylum.

4/ Their latest statement shares feelings of being unsafe, isolated, and unwelcome, and of being held back from building stable lives in the UK.

📣 Please share to help amplify their voices and follow GMIAU for updates and ways to take action.

Full statement: gmiau.org/gm-asylum-ho...

A flow chart shows 17.4 million leave voters in 2016, vs 16.1m remain. In 2025, 5 million of those people have died, and 3 million new voters have come of age. The result (plus some people changing their mind) is 19.8 million voters now back rejoin, versus just 11.7 million wanting to stay out.

Absolutely amazing chart from @peterkellner.bsky.social's piece in @thenewworldmag.bsky.social today:
www.thenewworld.co.uk/peter-kellne...

Watched BBC 6 o clock news. Just a completely unserious broadcast. Chris Mason, acting like a children's entertainer, giving a prolonged impenetrable editorial. Not a whiff of informative content about the Budget or what it means for the country. Just playschool blah blah bollocks.

How the government captured the BBC A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed

Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...

Asylum seekers, housed in hotels in Manchester, are reaching out in their own words to address the concerns of the local community.

Please take a minute to read their letter, & share it with the people in your life who need to hear the truth about the people they are protesting.

A delivery truck with the slogan "STOP SCAPEGOATING. START FIXING BRITAIN." drives past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament on a sunny day.

Four activists wearing Refugee Action t-shirts stand in front of 10 Downing Street, holding signs that support refugee rights in the UK.

A truck displaying a digital billboard with the message "Everyone needs a safe place to live. Build homes and stop scapegoating migrants." from James, Spen Valley, parked in front the Home Office.

Person standing in front of 10 Downing Street wearing a T-shirt that reads "SAY IT LOUD SAY IT CLEAR REFUGEES WELCOME HERE," with another person and a security officer in the background.

Hey Keir Starmer, get the memo?

We’ve delivered thousands of messages to Number 10 from our supporters, with the help of some digi-vans!

People are fed up with politicians choosing failed policies and scapegoating over investing in all communities. Time for real change.

Government could raise £60bn from 10 tax reforms including a net wealth tax - Tax Justice UK Tax Justice UK and Patriotic Millionaires UK £60bn tax reform proposals to tackle inequality, raise revenue and revitalise the UK.

Patriotic millionaires like us would be proud to pay more - and we’re here to stay.
Alongside @taxjusticeuk.bsky.social, we have 10 tax reform proposals which could raise £60bn for the UK

Can’t think why Russell’s work isn’t being picked up more by Tory media…

Justice for the Covid Bereaved isn't just about learning lessons. It's about ensuring all those who were negligent or corrupt are held accountable.

That includes criminal charges for those who profited at the expense of public health.

We look forward to more arrests.

UK to refuse citizenship to refugees who have ‘made a dangerous journey’ Home Office accused of shutting out refugees, as new guidance says those applicants will ‘normally be refused’

A breach of international law, a breach of the refugee convention & latest evidence Keir Starmer’s government has adopted a hardline “hostile environment” stance on asylum to fight off a poll surge by Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. Labour need to be better than this
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties Australia is set to introduce a new bill capping the amount billionaires can spend on political parties, proving it really is that simple.

Australia fights back against billionaires buying elections by limiting amount donors can spend on political parties

Now let’s do the same

www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/aus...

I participated in this quick survey I'm hopeful it will help.

A few more people getting involved would be appreciated I'm sure 🫶

Why is the government happy to cosy up to China, but won't even look at a better customs deal with our closest neighbours in Europe?

Ministers say they’re looking everywhere for growth but are ignoring what is staring them in the face.

Sam Ashworth-Hayes The legal profession has seized control of Britain Britain's policymakers can barely move without a judge tripping them up

Okay, own up, which one of you is actually in control? How dare people ensure that policies are legal.

Nice to have given the headline in The Times' preview of this evening's "The Michelle Mone Scandal: Where Did Our Money Go?" 9pm on Channel 5.

Excellent NYT interview with the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Hungary. This is a key insight!