
Richard Short: So you want flexible immigration controls that work? Go for the Manx option.
Its permit system places the island’s residents at the centre of policy – and can be tightened up, just as just it was in 2009, if the economy is squeezed.
Its permit system places the island’s residents at the centre of policy – and can be tightened up, just as just it was in 2009, if the economy is squeezed.
Britain has a tradition of democracy, and Britons shunning elections are not, typically, making a stance against that.
Even when the question is properly specified, they offer voters a binary choice without any consideration of the consequences that potentially flow.
Modern Britain’s new report, released today, proposes increasing the number of highly-skilled migrants while significantly reducing low-skilled immigration.
Our real interests derive from forging understandings and ties with countries which have traditionally considered themselves British in all but name.
If it is too exotic a model, try Australia or New Zealand. They, too, have opened their markets, removing tariffs and trade barriers, liberalising their economies.
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of Peel moving his great measure – to which much of the Lords was also opposed.
Starting with creating a designated channel for them, and continuing by heavily promoting the Registered Travellers Service.
We can achieve free trade, a fair immigration policy – and a much needed shot in the arm for intelligence sharing.
The Australian former trade ambassador argues we must leave the Customs Union to secure the full benefit for ourselves and others.
We should draw up plans for free trade among the nine major powers, and free movement among the Anglosphere.
“Let us renew the relationship that can lead the world towards the promise of freedom and prosperity marked out by those ordinary citizens 240 years ago.”
Our democratic rules have not kept pace with the changing nature of the Union.
No, it isn’t racism. Nor is it economic consequences. Nor even the impact on
public services. Rather, it cuts to the heart of why countries exist at all.
“We need to recognise the way in which a more global and individualistic world can sometimes loosen the ties that bind our society together.”