Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry BONUS: The British are Leaving
Nov 21, 2025
In this discussion with Ed West, a noted writer and commentator, the conversation dives into startling new data revealing a significant rise in British emigration. They explore how this trend is reshaping the Anglosphere and analyze the demographics of those leaving—particularly young professionals heading to popular spots like Australia and Dubai. The duo also debates how personal experiences stack against statistical findings and how skewed perceptions in certain circles can obscure the reality of emigration.
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Revised Emigration Numbers Surprise
- The ONS has substantially revised up estimates of British citizens emigrating over the last four years.
- This suggests emigration was larger and more consequential recently than commonly believed.
Anecdotes Might Expose Measurement Gaps
- Anecdotes about people wanting to emigrate may not match measured departures if metrics miss the right signals.
- Louise Perry warns that measurement choices can hide real trends, echoing Bezos's point about data gaps.
Wrong Metrics Can Mask Real Change
- Measurement can be wrong when it tracks the wrong thing, producing a false sense reality.
- Louise Perry notes that mis-measurement could explain why the feeling of emigration didn't show up in official stats.