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Fresh Start: Rewards of Leave 4) Better immigration control

The fourth in a series of policy briefings.

The Rewards of Leave 3) Higher Wages

We are more likely to provide opportunities to lower paid British workers and to grow the economy as a whole if we vote for Brexit.

Introducing the Rewards of Leave

A ConservativeHome mini-series begins today.

David Kirkby: The National Living Wage could undermine the Northern Powerhouse – so let’s vary it by region

There are negative possibilities for the supply of jobs, positive ones for productivity – and a lot of variation across sections.

The benefits of joining a union

And how they’re not what they used to be.

Trade union membership is a middle-income pursuit

That’s why others need to look out for those on low incomes.

The gap between wages and economic growth can’t be explained away

If you’re a factory worker who hasn’t a proper pay rise in years, the fact that the tax lawyers and brand consultants are doing nicely isn’t much comfort.

The 1.3 million people who still pay National Insurance…

…despite paying no Income Tax. That ought to change.

The gender pay gap is wider for higher earners

So, will the National Living Wage do much to help?

Are we ready for the fourth industrial revolution?

How smart factories could create jobs and end wage stagnation.

Ryan Bourne: Price controls cause shortages, queues, overcrowding, underinvestment and unemployment. And they’re back.

They seem to be more back in vogue with all political parties than at any time since the 1970s.

WATCH: Miliband launches Labour’s business manifesto

“It’s a better plan, in which a proper industrial strategy builds on the great strengths of British business to deliver higher wages, higher skills, and higher profits, for firms and families together.”