Labour's immigration white paper argues that reducing immigration will enhance the UK's economic growth, claiming that recent immigrants are predominantly low-skilled and low-paid, thereby distorting the labor market. However, data from HMRC reveals that recent migrants, particularly from the EU and countries like India and Nigeria, earn higher wages than UK workers. Additionally, dependents of migrants are increasingly entering the workforce, further demonstrating that immigration contributes to economic growth rather than detracting from it. This challenges the political narrative and suggests a need for a reevaluation of immigration policy.
Recent government rhetoric claims low-skilled migrants undermine the UK economy. However, data shows migrants actually earn more than local workers and enhance GDP.
The argument that migrants distort the labor market lacks factual support, highlighting a disconnect between political narrative and actual economic impact of immigration.
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