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Jonathan Portes @jdportes.bsky.social · 13d

Indeed.

Legal migration to the UK is, by definition, "controlled".

This is not a coherent critique (of either New Labour or the Conservatives) either economically or politically.

María Ramírez @mariaramirez.bsky.social · 13d

“The belief that uncontrolled legal migration was nothing but good news for an economy should never have been accepted on the Left,” writes Starmer “fighting” populism. What does even mean “uncontrolled” in the case of legal migration? www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/f9444c6...

The Left ignored immigration fears for too long. It’s time to give communities back control

Only a plan for patriotic national renewal led by Labour will counter the rise of the populist Right

www.telegraph.co.uk

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · 13d

Indeed - continuing at best to ignore evidence and at worst lie, will just continue to erode trust. Just blogged on the 5 things you should be hearing about migration from politicians about migration, but won't be, and seems more relevant than ever: shorturl.at/SedZF

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · 13d

Politicians have lost control over immigration not because of high numbers coming but because they have consistently ignored the evidence on how migration works. Control will come from honesty, see: shorturl.at/DKrHL

HumphsDad @hunphreysdad.bsky.social · 13d

Lisa Fucking Nandy's on BBC Breakfast & to paraphrase, she's just said that "I see the problems that uncontrolled immigration causes in my town, Wigan."

"Uncontrolled immigration."

Language that could have come from the mouth of Farage or Yaxley.

Our Govt is fucking woeful.

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · 13d

It’s party conference season – and bombastic statements on immigration are at the top of playlists.

I for one am tired of hearing the same old emotionally charged promises that just don’t relate to reality. You too?

Here are five things you should be hearing about immigration, but won’t be.

ODI Global @odi.global · 13d

It's party conference season in the UK – and immigration will again be one of the big talking points.

In a new blog, @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social highlights 5 realities about migration repeatedly evidenced by research which we won't be hearing from politicians.

Five things you should be hearing about immigration, but won’t be

Realities about migration and displacement that you won't hear from politicians during party conference season in the UK.

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · 27d

📢 NEW RESEARCH: With extensive knowledge of local contexts and roots within crisis-affected communities, why are women-led organisations still chronically underfunded and excluded from decision-making? Our new paper from @this-is-cate.bsky.social & @megandaigle.bsky.social explores: buff.ly/NAjy6qJ

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Carlos Vargas-Silva @cvar-sil.bsky.social · Aug 19

Podcast on who is the anti-migration agenda actually serving & what are the alternatives? Insights from the MIGNEX project, which gathered a range of perspectives on migration & global development. With Leander Kandilige @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/5ql4...

Bitter Carrots: A Restrictive Migration Agenda

The Migration Oxford Podcast · Episode

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Aug 12

Mass deportations are not a new strategy in US politics. But it's time to move beyond the excessive securitisation approach, say @this-is-cate.bsky.social & Yacine Ait-Larbi, and recognise that migration can benefit everyone – host countries, migrants and countries of origin. Read on: bit.ly/4mCzsmb

Rethinking deportations from the US: from lose–lose to win–win

Mass deportations are not a new strategy in US politics. But it's time to move beyond the excessive securitisation approach.

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Aug 7

#Syria’s interim govt has announced its first post-Assad elections, but deep societal fractures & recent violence highlight the ongoing fragile situation. HPG researcher Leen Fouad urges global humanitarians to prioritise safety, localisation & accountability going forward – read on: bit.ly/41qOSBF

How humanitarians can support Syria's fragile post-conflict transition

Syria’s interim government has announced its first post-Assad elections, but deep societal fractures and recent violence highlight the ongoing fragile situation.

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · Jul 8

Is subjective or objective inequality a more powerful predictor of migration aspirations? Read our new #MIGNEX paper in PSP to find out: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

How Economic Inequalities Shape International Migration Aspirations: A Multilevel Analysis of Perceptions and Context

Economic inequality between countries has long been recognized as a key driver of international migration. However, inequality within communities of origin has received far less attention in the lite....

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · May 29

Tackling the 'root causes' of migration may seems to make sense intuitively, but doesn’t match how people actually make decisions about migration, say @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social and @jorgencarling.bsky.social – and may even lead to misguided policies. Read on: buff.ly/ggdsuJx

Co-Lab | Should we tackle the ‘root causes’ of migration? Likely, no.

While the hardships that can spur people to migrate cannot be ignored, the well-intended idea of tackling the ‘root causes’ of migration can easily yield misguided policy.

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · May 22

One particular policy fixation that does not seem to go out of fashion is to "tackle the root causes of migration". Does reducing hardships lower migration aspirations? @jorgencarling.bsky.social answer this in 800 words using #MIGNEX data from more than 13,000 interviews.
👉 shorturl.at/CrPs3

Co-Lab | Should we tackle the ‘root causes’ of migration? Likely, no.

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · May 15

There has never been a more important time to uphold the protection of civilians. Join us at Protection of Civilians Week as we discuss re-centring protection amidst a world in flux.

📆 23 May
🕗 15:00-16:30 EDT/20:00-21:30 UK time
📍 Online/in-person (NY, USA)
🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/FxgKVdn #PoCweek2025

Reducing violence and its impacts on civilians: how to re-centre protection amidst a world in flux

In conversation with leading protection experts, this roundtable will examine concrete approaches and interventions to meet this challenge including humanitarian diplomacy, dialogue, mediation, community...

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · May 14

Last week we sent the inaugeral edition of "The Migration Brief", @odi.global's Migration & Displacement Hub's newsletter, bringing together our insights help to understand and navigate the complexities of migration

✉️ Sign up here to receive the next edition: odi.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...

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ODI Global @odi.global · May 6

One week to go! 🗓️

Join us on 13 May in London (or online) to hear @ugentilini.bsky.social discuss the roots of modern cash transfer dilemmas and share lessons for contemporary challenges.

Find out more and sign up ⤵️

ODI Global @odi.global · Apr 30

Cash transfers reach millions of people. When did they start, how did they spread and what lessons can this provide for future social protection design?

On 13 May, @ugentilini.bsky.social joins us to share findings from his new book, #TimelyCash.

Sign up (in person/online): odi.org/en/events/in...

A photo of money exchanging hands at a food market in Guatemala, with the title of ODI Global's upcoming event - In conversation with Ugo Gentilini: cash transfers past, present and future. 13 May 2025, 09:30-10:30 GMT+1.

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Apr 3

The recent #MyanmarEarthquake has compounded existing humanitarian needs, while the military persists with airstrikes. Join us online for a discussion exploring the many deeply contested dynamics in Myanmar during this critical moment.

🗓️ 9 April
🕑 1pm BST/6:30pm Myanmar Time
🎟️ RSVP: buff.ly/UBVuIPg

Earthquakes and airstrikes: what next for humanity in Myanmar? Weds 9 April - online. Speakers: Dustin Barter, Stella Naw, Adelina Kamal, Manny Maung

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Mar 24

🚨 THIS WEEK: We're heading to #HNPW, a major humanitarian conference. HPG's @kerrie115.bsky.social, @j0hnbryant.bsky.social, @verobarbelet.bsky.social & Leen Fouad will be exploring the key issues facing our sector in 2025 and beyond – more info + RSVP to join online/in-person → buff.ly/WmUVKHC

HPG at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2025

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is a major annual humanitarian conference providing a collaborative space for humanitarian practitioners and experts, including HPG.

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ODI Global @odi.global · Mar 18

In light of a rise in populist politics and anti-immigration protest in the UK, a new paper by our Distinguished Fellow Vince Cable explores the underlying drivers – how policy-makers are managing these tensions.

The evolving politics of immigration in the UK

This paper attempts to trace the underlying drivers behind the politics in the UK. The established consensus that ‘immigration is good for the economy’, even ‘necessary’, is colliding with strong...

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Mar 12

📣 We're heading to Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks!

From 20-27 March, we'll be taking part in a range of discussions to unpack the increasingly pressing issues that currently challenge the humanitarian sector.

🔗 More info & register to attend: buff.ly/KLBWelQ #HNPW

HPG at Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks 2025

Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks (HNPW) is a major annual humanitarian conference providing a collaborative space for humanitarian practitioners and experts, including HPG.

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · Mar 13

My daughter really appreciated your presentation

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Daniel Trilling @trillingual.bsky.social · Mar 12

Here's a small, 15-year-old scoop: I found a 2010 guide on how to beat the far right written by Morgan McSweeney. Since he's now Keir Starmer's chief of staff, I used it to assess what Labour is doing to beat the far right in 2025.
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4... @lrb.co.uk

Daniel Trilling · Short Cuts: Labour’s Immigration Policy

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Dr Jessica Hagen-Zanker @j-hagen-zanker.bsky.social · Feb 28

At the event “Migration – is the media getting it right?” convened by @odi.global & @ibtrust.bsky.social we explored the process, challenges & impacts of migration coverage w/ journalists, media & migration experts. I was thrilled to contribute to the esteemed panel - recording available from IBT.

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Michael Clemens @mclem.org · Feb 21

Migration does not have to be what it is now

Innovation can change what migration *is*—more orderly, skilled, integrated, & tangibly beneficial to everyone affected

In 2012 I proposed one way: Global Skill Partnerships

The World Bank just released a major GSP roadmap—> hdl.handle.net/10986/42780

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International Broadcasting Trust @ibtrust.bsky.social · Feb 13

We had a fantastic morning co-hosting this panel discussion with @odi.global on media representations of migration and refugee stories.

Many thanks to our panel and for everybody who attended.

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Humanitarian Policy Group @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social · Feb 11

🚨 New #StarterPack alert! Stay up to date with our work by following the people behind the Humanitarian Policy Group's critical research: go.bsky.app/DLpdtkC

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ODI Global @odi.global · Feb 6

Save the date – 13 Feb 🗓️

Alongside @ibtrust.bsky.social we're bringing together journalists, media and migration experts to discuss the process, challenges and impacts of migration coverage.

Sign up to join in-person (London): https://buff.ly/42GJtYM

A stack of newspapers, with details of the upcoming ODI Global/IBT event - 'Migration: is the media getting it right?' 13 Feb, 10:00-11:30 GMT. In-person only, in London.

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