"A short, sharp and compelling book." The Observer
At a time when immigration has once again become a deeply contentious
political issue, Jonathan Portes provides some much-needed clarity,
taking on misinformation and inaccurate reporting to reveal the true
economic and social impact of immigration to the UK.
This important book covers a short history of immigration to the UK,
uses the latest research and data to summarise how it is financially
beneficial to the economy, considers it′s positive effects on
contemporary society, and provides straightforward answers to commonly
asked questions such as: does immigration push down wages? Does it
reduce job opportunities for those born in the UK? And what impact does
it have on the NHS and other public services? Portes then proposes what
we should do about immigration, defining what a post-Brexit system
should look like, and outlining what, if anything, we should do to
promote integration further.
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