Around the time the US Congress debated the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”), opinion surveys on the subject … Continue reading “It is perfectly possible to liberalise our immigration system without antagonising the public”

The Simpsons has been dogged by accusations of perpetuating stereotypes of Indian-Americans through their portrayal of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the owner … Continue reading “The Simpsons race outcry is much Apu about nothing”

If it were up to me, I would keep freedom of movement after Brexit. Not just for a transition period, … Continue reading “Free movement after Brexit: a lost cause?”

Free movement of labour across the EU has become a controversial issue in recent years, and was a key factor … Continue reading “Debate – what kind of immigration policy should Britain adopt after Brexit?”

A couple of weeks ago, Paul Simon gave a concert in Hyde Park, the final time he will perform in … Continue reading “Post-Brexit Britain should have the freest possible trade in entertainment”

One of the fundamental macroeconomic components of a successful economy is labour mobility. A crucial facet for the UK as … Continue reading “Options for a post-Brexit immigration policy”

The Tories’ poor showing in the general election has revitalised those who favour some form of ‘soft Brexit’. In particular, … Continue reading “Beware the siren voices calling for the ‘Norway option’”

A large number of MPs seem to believe that net inflows of 330,000 people per year into Britain are “too … Continue reading “Why do politicians think they can plan for migration better than anything else?”

Before the referendum, it appeared that a Brexit vote would mean that the UK faced a clear choice on immigration … Continue reading “Ending free movement of people in Europe will create a bureaucratic nightmare”