What is immigration for?

Published: Aug. 2, 2019, 8 a.m.

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In his first speech to the British parliament as Prime Minister, Boris Johnson promised a \\u201cradical\\u201d overhaul of the British immigration system modelled on an Australian-style points-based system where applicants are judged on the contribution they could make to the economy. Concerns about immigration are said to be one of the main driving factors behind Brexit - with many voters unhappy with the rapid pace of change in their communities. So, what will be the shape of a future British immigration system? Is a points based system the best way to decide who comes to a country - and should the economy take priority over historic links and family ties? Why is the Australian model so often cited? And what does locking out low skilled immigrants do for a society\\u2019s ability to function? Join Chris Morris and guests as they tackle these questions.

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