Didn't quite a chunk of the Polish contingent go home again as a result of Brexit and Covid? IIRC, EU immigration has actually been negative at least some years since 2016. (View Post)

It's almost like those of us who have been saying it's a economic issue were telling the truth, and the people who said we were just a bunch of massive racists were liars. Immigration drives down wag… (View Post)

You've missed the crucial bit in which some university gets to claim £9k a year in tuition frees, plus whatever outrageous price they can get away with as rent for student halls. You've also missed t… (View Post)

On (7) the government could do that tomorrow. Would even be a good idea - just abolish stamp duty. Reducing friction in the housing market has to be a good thing. Random taxation when people up size … (View Post)

What recruitment crisis? They've always had hundreds of applicants for every post publicly advertised. Unsurprising, given it's a very well paid fairly cushy (if responsible) gig, apart from when som… (View Post)