The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1306
Nov 28, 2025
The hosts delve into the complexities of Britain's migration figures, revealing how misleading statistics mask the true scale of immigration. They tackle the demographic shifts caused by non-EU arrivals and raise concerns about the economic impact of immigrants on public services. Piers Morgan’s comments on cultural identity spark a lively debate, while they reflect on historical incidents related to migration. The conversation turns to Trump's provocative Thanksgiving message on migration policies and the feasibility of reversing immigration trends.
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Net Migration Drop Lacks Context
- Media headlines about a sharp fall in UK net migration are misleading without context.
- Josh argues the drop mainly reflects a return from an earlier spike and large emigration, not a true success.
Gross Flows Matter More Than Net
- Nearly 900,000 people immigrated and almost 700,000 emigrated, leaving high gross flows despite lower net figures.
- Josh highlights that EU emigration and non-EU immigration change the character and impact of the population shift.
Foreign-Born Share Has Risen Rapidly
- Revised ONS data and a study imply around 19.6% of the UK population was born abroad.
- Josh warns cumulative migration since 2020 has rapidly increased the foreign-born share and population growth.