@marleymorris.bsky.social
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4.45 million children in the UK live in poverty, and nearly 4 in 10 are in families where both parents were born abroad.
My blog sets out why this must be recognised in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yc8mp55p
My blog sets out why this must be recognised in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yc8mp55p
Making the Child Poverty Strategy work for migrant families | IPPR
At the time of writing, the UK government is preparing to launch a new national strategy to tackle child poverty. Weeks into being newly elected, prime min
www.ippr.org
November 25, 2025 at 12:38 PM
4.45 million children in the UK live in poverty, and nearly 4 in 10 are in families where both parents were born abroad.
My blog sets out why this must be recognised in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yc8mp55p
My blog sets out why this must be recognised in the upcoming Child Poverty Strategy.
🔗https://tinyurl.com/yc8mp55p
The two key charts from Home Office's new earned settlement proposals.
10 years to be new baseline for qualifying period for settlement.
High earners, public service workers, and volunteers could get shorter route.
But refugees coming irregularly on e.g. small boat may have to wait up to 30 years
10 years to be new baseline for qualifying period for settlement.
High earners, public service workers, and volunteers could get shorter route.
But refugees coming irregularly on e.g. small boat may have to wait up to 30 years
November 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The two key charts from Home Office's new earned settlement proposals.
10 years to be new baseline for qualifying period for settlement.
High earners, public service workers, and volunteers could get shorter route.
But refugees coming irregularly on e.g. small boat may have to wait up to 30 years
10 years to be new baseline for qualifying period for settlement.
High earners, public service workers, and volunteers could get shorter route.
But refugees coming irregularly on e.g. small boat may have to wait up to 30 years
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The UK government's proposals on changes to settlement (indefinite leave to remain) rules have now been published in a consultation paper, ahead of a statement from the Home Secretary to MPs shortly www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The UK government's proposals on changes to settlement (indefinite leave to remain) rules have now been published in a consultation paper, ahead of a statement from the Home Secretary to MPs shortly www.gov.uk/government/c...
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NEW: next week's budget, with an OBR downgrade & tax rises all but certain, could be very tricky. But it can actually be a positive milestone. If the Chancellor fixes big unfairnesses & irrationalities in the tax system, it can be popular and pro growth. 👇
www.ippr.org/articles/fai...
www.ippr.org/articles/fai...
Fairness first: How the budget can make life better and the economy stronger | IPPR
The size of the fiscal gap is uncertain but could plausibly be in the region of £20 to £30 billion – and this is before the chancellor spends any money on
www.ippr.org
November 19, 2025 at 9:32 AM
NEW: next week's budget, with an OBR downgrade & tax rises all but certain, could be very tricky. But it can actually be a positive milestone. If the Chancellor fixes big unfairnesses & irrationalities in the tax system, it can be popular and pro growth. 👇
www.ippr.org/articles/fai...
www.ippr.org/articles/fai...
An extraordinary revision, driven by much higher estimates of British emigration. Rachel Reeves may be hoping the OBR haven’t found out about this…
Net migration was 345,000 in 2024, the Office for National Statistics now estimates - 20% lower than its first estimate of 431,000: www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopula.... The update includes much higher emigration of British citizens than previously thought.
Improving long-term international migration statistics, updating our methods and estimates - Office for National Statistics
Headline findings and revised estimates from updated data and new methods to estimate long-term international migration of British and EU+ nationals. These are official statistics in development.
www.ons.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 11:16 AM
An extraordinary revision, driven by much higher estimates of British emigration. Rachel Reeves may be hoping the OBR haven’t found out about this…
Some thoughts on yesterday's asylum announcement.
Asylum clearly in need of reform - small boat numbers too high, processing too slow and hotel use too costly.
Gov wants principles of fairness/contribution to underpin reforms.
These are right principles. But will reforms deliver?
Asylum clearly in need of reform - small boat numbers too high, processing too slow and hotel use too costly.
Gov wants principles of fairness/contribution to underpin reforms.
These are right principles. But will reforms deliver?
November 18, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Some thoughts on yesterday's asylum announcement.
Asylum clearly in need of reform - small boat numbers too high, processing too slow and hotel use too costly.
Gov wants principles of fairness/contribution to underpin reforms.
These are right principles. But will reforms deliver?
Asylum clearly in need of reform - small boat numbers too high, processing too slow and hotel use too costly.
Gov wants principles of fairness/contribution to underpin reforms.
These are right principles. But will reforms deliver?
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…picking back up with some news from this week 👇
The Home Affairs Select Committee has just published its report on asylum accommodation – and I’m pleased to see many of IPPR’s recommendations reflected in it.
The Home Affairs Select Committee has just published its report on asylum accommodation – and I’m pleased to see many of IPPR’s recommendations reflected in it.
October 27, 2025 at 9:02 AM
…picking back up with some news from this week 👇
The Home Affairs Select Committee has just published its report on asylum accommodation – and I’m pleased to see many of IPPR’s recommendations reflected in it.
The Home Affairs Select Committee has just published its report on asylum accommodation – and I’m pleased to see many of IPPR’s recommendations reflected in it.
Important new report on the failures of the asylum accommodation system by Home Affairs Committee.
Billions squandered on asylum accommodation by Home Office mismanagement – Home Affairs Committee report finds - Committees - UK Parliament
Flawed contract design and incompetent delivery left the Home Office unable to cope with the surge in demand for asylum accommodation, a report by the Home Affairs Committee has found.
committees.parliament.uk
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Important new report on the failures of the asylum accommodation system by Home Affairs Committee.
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This letter from the Home Office to the Home Affairs Select Committee confirms how ridiculously expensive putting people seeking asylum in hotels is compared to housing in communities. It costs more than six times as much. And large sites aren't much better committees.parliament.uk/publications...
October 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
This letter from the Home Office to the Home Affairs Select Committee confirms how ridiculously expensive putting people seeking asylum in hotels is compared to housing in communities. It costs more than six times as much. And large sites aren't much better committees.parliament.uk/publications...
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🗺️This evening at #Lab25 | From safe routes to settled lives: what is Labour’s approach to humanitarian pathways?
17:00–18:15 - Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
Speakers:
👉 @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
👉 Frank Sharry
👉 Mubeen Bhutta
👉 Abdulrahman Bdiwi
Chaired by @marleymorris.bsky.social
17:00–18:15 - Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
Speakers:
👉 @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
👉 Frank Sharry
👉 Mubeen Bhutta
👉 Abdulrahman Bdiwi
Chaired by @marleymorris.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
🗺️This evening at #Lab25 | From safe routes to settled lives: what is Labour’s approach to humanitarian pathways?
17:00–18:15 - Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
Speakers:
👉 @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
👉 Frank Sharry
👉 Mubeen Bhutta
👉 Abdulrahman Bdiwi
Chaired by @marleymorris.bsky.social
17:00–18:15 - Arena Room Dee, ACC Liverpool
Speakers:
👉 @tonyvaughanmp.bsky.social
👉 Frank Sharry
👉 Mubeen Bhutta
👉 Abdulrahman Bdiwi
Chaired by @marleymorris.bsky.social
Interesting point on digital ID here by @cjmckinney.bsky.social
If it were ubiquitous and compulsory, with no alternative ID accepted, I can see it making an impact on access to the legitimate labour market because confused small businesses would no longer hire people on the strength of an NI number www.gov.uk/government/p...
September 27, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Interesting point on digital ID here by @cjmckinney.bsky.social
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Have Reform been asked if forcing all foreign nationals with settled status to apply for a new temporary status really does mean renewing on & tearing up the UK/EU citizens agreements after Brexit? I would exoect/hope they would quickly exempt EU settled status from this
September 22, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Have Reform been asked if forcing all foreign nationals with settled status to apply for a new temporary status really does mean renewing on & tearing up the UK/EU citizens agreements after Brexit? I would exoect/hope they would quickly exempt EU settled status from this
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Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers.
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
Bold 'control & compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers - new report - British Future
New evidence shows how a 'routes & returns' approach could combine control and compassion to reduce small boat asylum crossings.
www.britishfuture.org
September 17, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Bold 'control and compassion' approach can reduce small boat numbers.
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
'“The new Home Secretary needs to seize the initiative on small boats with a real-world plan that is bold enough to have an impact but founded on hard evidence of what works'.
www.britishfuture.org/bold-control...
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A classroom of children dies every day in Gaza. Yet since the war started in October 2023, only 80 children have been granted visas to come to the UK.
✏️ @amreenqureshi.bsky.social writes about the need for a Gaza Family Visa Scheme 👇
www.opendemocracy.net/en/uk-gaza-f...
✏️ @amreenqureshi.bsky.social writes about the need for a Gaza Family Visa Scheme 👇
www.opendemocracy.net/en/uk-gaza-f...
The UK must introduce Gaza Family Visa as it did for Ukraine
With dozens of children dying in Gaza every day, the UK must show the same flexibility it demonstrated in past crises
www.opendemocracy.net
August 26, 2025 at 11:13 AM
A classroom of children dies every day in Gaza. Yet since the war started in October 2023, only 80 children have been granted visas to come to the UK.
✏️ @amreenqureshi.bsky.social writes about the need for a Gaza Family Visa Scheme 👇
www.opendemocracy.net/en/uk-gaza-f...
✏️ @amreenqureshi.bsky.social writes about the need for a Gaza Family Visa Scheme 👇
www.opendemocracy.net/en/uk-gaza-f...
New Home Office figures today reveal a more complex picture on asylum than often assumed.
The increase in asylum applications hides two distinct trends on asylum in recent years.
Yes there has been an increase in small boats. But also a rise in applications from people originally arriving on visas
The increase in asylum applications hides two distinct trends on asylum in recent years.
Yes there has been an increase in small boats. But also a rise in applications from people originally arriving on visas
August 21, 2025 at 11:18 AM
New Home Office figures today reveal a more complex picture on asylum than often assumed.
The increase in asylum applications hides two distinct trends on asylum in recent years.
Yes there has been an increase in small boats. But also a rise in applications from people originally arriving on visas
The increase in asylum applications hides two distinct trends on asylum in recent years.
Yes there has been an increase in small boats. But also a rise in applications from people originally arriving on visas
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There is now also caseworker guidance, setting out the prioritisation process:
• Stage 1: high-grant and high-volume nationalities
• Stage 2: connection to the UK
• Stage 3: random selection of Expression of Interest application
Connection to the UK means having previously been lawfully in the UK.
• Stage 1: high-grant and high-volume nationalities
• Stage 2: connection to the UK
• Stage 3: random selection of Expression of Interest application
Connection to the UK means having previously been lawfully in the UK.
The information and form for applying for the inward part of the UK-France deal is now live on the Home Office website www.gov.uk/guidance/uke...
There's no information in that though about how applications will be prioritised.
There's no information in that though about how applications will be prioritised.
gov.uk
August 7, 2025 at 8:44 AM
There is now also caseworker guidance, setting out the prioritisation process:
• Stage 1: high-grant and high-volume nationalities
• Stage 2: connection to the UK
• Stage 3: random selection of Expression of Interest application
Connection to the UK means having previously been lawfully in the UK.
• Stage 1: high-grant and high-volume nationalities
• Stage 2: connection to the UK
• Stage 3: random selection of Expression of Interest application
Connection to the UK means having previously been lawfully in the UK.
Thoughtful and insightful new piece on national identity and cohesion by my colleague @parth0.bsky.social for the FT
Many people in Britain sense the relationship between them and others has changed. Populists speak directly to this, but progressives can too
My piece in today's FT on.ft.com/4or0GxW
My piece in today's FT on.ft.com/4or0GxW
The UK needs a national identity based on commonality
Labour must contest the right’s attempt to connect the grievances of ‘white British’ people to those who are not white
on.ft.com
August 5, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thoughtful and insightful new piece on national identity and cohesion by my colleague @parth0.bsky.social for the FT
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The Southport riots were not just a moment of disorder, they were a warning. When shared spaces disappear, people turn inward and become isolated. To resist division, we must rebuild places where people meet and find common ground.
Read more at ippr.org/articles/places-to-come-together
Read more at ippr.org/articles/places-to-come-together
July 29, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The Southport riots were not just a moment of disorder, they were a warning. When shared spaces disappear, people turn inward and become isolated. To resist division, we must rebuild places where people meet and find common ground.
Read more at ippr.org/articles/places-to-come-together
Read more at ippr.org/articles/places-to-come-together
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Tackling small boat crossings means more than just going after smugglers. The government must also offer safe and legal alternatives so people aren’t forced to risk their lives crossing the Channel. @marleymorris.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Tackling small boat crossings means more than just going after smugglers. The government must also offer safe and legal alternatives so people aren’t forced to risk their lives crossing the Channel. @marleymorris.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk
New stats from DWP show just under 84% of people on Universal Credit are UK citizens.
Of the remainder, most are on the EU settlement scheme.
Otherwise, only tiny numbers are on UC without being settled in the UK, primarily because they have no recourse to public funds.
Of the remainder, most are on the EU settlement scheme.
Otherwise, only tiny numbers are on UC without being settled in the UK, primarily because they have no recourse to public funds.
July 15, 2025 at 11:16 AM
New stats from DWP show just under 84% of people on Universal Credit are UK citizens.
Of the remainder, most are on the EU settlement scheme.
Otherwise, only tiny numbers are on UC without being settled in the UK, primarily because they have no recourse to public funds.
Of the remainder, most are on the EU settlement scheme.
Otherwise, only tiny numbers are on UC without being settled in the UK, primarily because they have no recourse to public funds.
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🔔OUT TODAY🔔
Our new report presents UK-wide evidence to the Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion
It finds a troubling powder keg of low political trust, polarisation, online vulnerability and cost of living concerns that risk sparking into further unrest if left unaddressed
Our new report presents UK-wide evidence to the Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion
It finds a troubling powder keg of low political trust, polarisation, online vulnerability and cost of living concerns that risk sparking into further unrest if left unaddressed
July 15, 2025 at 6:37 AM
🔔OUT TODAY🔔
Our new report presents UK-wide evidence to the Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion
It finds a troubling powder keg of low political trust, polarisation, online vulnerability and cost of living concerns that risk sparking into further unrest if left unaddressed
Our new report presents UK-wide evidence to the Independent Commission on Community & Cohesion
It finds a troubling powder keg of low political trust, polarisation, online vulnerability and cost of living concerns that risk sparking into further unrest if left unaddressed
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Excited to have launched our latest report today on Universal Opportunity.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
🚨 NEW REPORT | Britain is failing to prepare young people for the future.
🎒 Fewer than half feel ready for work
💼 2 in 5 have never done work experience
🤝 6 in 10 say opportunity depends on 'who you know'
It's time for a real youth guarantee. Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
🎒 Fewer than half feel ready for work
💼 2 in 5 have never done work experience
🤝 6 in 10 say opportunity depends on 'who you know'
It's time for a real youth guarantee. Read more: www.ippr.org/articles/tow...
July 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Excited to have launched our latest report today on Universal Opportunity.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
It’s clear that the UK has a problem with social mobility and young people are paying a high price.
We call for a series of recommendations so that every young person can build a decent life.
New immigration rules today reveal increase in general salary threshold for Skilled Worker route will be £41,700, up from £38,700 previously.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules: HC 997, 1 July 2025
Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules published on 1 July 2025.
www.gov.uk
July 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
New immigration rules today reveal increase in general salary threshold for Skilled Worker route will be £41,700, up from £38,700 previously.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
www.gov.uk/government/p...
New immigration reforms include an interim Temporary Shortage List, covering occupations below degree-level which govt consider important for its industrial strategy.
It's an interesting list, including lab technicians, authors, fashion designers, business sales executives, builders and decorators.
It's an interesting list, including lab technicians, authors, fashion designers, business sales executives, builders and decorators.
July 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
New immigration reforms include an interim Temporary Shortage List, covering occupations below degree-level which govt consider important for its industrial strategy.
It's an interesting list, including lab technicians, authors, fashion designers, business sales executives, builders and decorators.
It's an interesting list, including lab technicians, authors, fashion designers, business sales executives, builders and decorators.
The trade strategy out today risks getting lost in the news agenda, but it actually reads v well (especially for a govt strategy!)
There's a recognition that a rethink of trade policy is needed in a rapidly changing geopolitical context, where protectionism is resurgent
www.gov.uk/government/p...
There's a recognition that a rethink of trade policy is needed in a rapidly changing geopolitical context, where protectionism is resurgent
www.gov.uk/government/p...
UK Trade Strategy
Strategy document setting out the government’s plans to maximise trade opportunities now and in the future.
www.gov.uk
June 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The trade strategy out today risks getting lost in the news agenda, but it actually reads v well (especially for a govt strategy!)
There's a recognition that a rethink of trade policy is needed in a rapidly changing geopolitical context, where protectionism is resurgent
www.gov.uk/government/p...
There's a recognition that a rethink of trade policy is needed in a rapidly changing geopolitical context, where protectionism is resurgent
www.gov.uk/government/p...