LAST week was dominated by two events: the latest migration statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), and the Autumn Budget from Rachel Reeves.
While Thursday’s ONS figures show net migration falling to around 204,000 in the year to June 2025, the overall inflow remains very high, with 900,000 visas issued over the same period. Some commentators and politicians claimed victory – saying this was proof that Labour is getting to grips with the migration crisis. But look under the bonnet: what is actually happening is emigration, especially of Britons and EU nationals, flattering the overall net figures.
