Border Lines: Can Labour’s Migration Gamble Pay Off?
from The Capitalist Hosted by CapX
Karl Williams of the Centre for Policy Studies and economist Julian Jessop take a clear-eyed look at the politics and economics of migration. Two decades ago, the UK opened its doors to eastern Europe. A modest prediction of 13,000 arrivals became 1.5 million — a shift that continues to shape British politics. Now, with Reform UK on the rise, Labour is gambling that stricter immigration controls will steady the ship. But is it a calculated correction — or a political trap? Meanwhile, as Keir Starmer welcomes EU leaders to London, Downing Street promises a deal for growth, jobs and border security. But beyond the soundbites, what does a post-Brexit success story really look like? Stay informed with CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Go to capx.co to subscribe. Get full access to The CapX Briefing at briefing.capx.co/subscribe
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