Alan Manning

Sunder Katwala leads British Future, focusing on immigration and identity. Alan Manning, an LSE professor, offers economic insights, while Madeleine Sumption analyzes migration trends from Oxford. Robert Colvile discusses policy implications. The group delves into public sentiment, revealing divides over immigration that mask agreement on specific groups, like Ukrainian refugees. They tackle the polarization fueled by media and politicians, advocating for honest discourse to bridge gaps in understanding and improve policy for a diverse UK.

Alan Manning, LSE professor known for research on minimum wages, and Eduin Latimer, IFS economist specialising in low-pay policy, unpack the UK minimum wage. They explore evidence on employment effects, pay compression and promotion incentives. They debate who pays higher wages, interactions with employment rights, and risks for young workers as policy evolves.

Former Home Office adviser Matt Cavanagh and LSE economics professor Alan Manning discuss Labour's immigration policies including border security, counter-terror measures, and EU agreements. They analyze challenges in immigration policy, infrastructure strain, and the need for legal routes for asylum seekers. The conversation also compares attributes of Dennis Healy and Roy Jenkins for the role of Home Secretary.