Madeleine Sumption

Madeleine Sumption, Director of Oxford University's Migration Observatory, joins to untangle the statistics around friendship and immigration. She discusses the implications of claims about Americans having fewer than three friends, referencing the Dunbar number theory. The conversation also dives into the fiscal contributions of skilled migrants and the challenges in measuring their economic impact. Additionally, they touch on the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, dissecting claims about lifestyle changes and genetic factors that play a role in its risk.

Madeleine Sumption, Director at the Migration Observatory, offers keen insights on recent sweeping changes to the UK’s asylum policy. She discusses how the reforms aim to deter asylum seekers by speeding up deportation and making refugee status time-limited. The podcast delves into controversial proposals like factoring in migrants' assets and prioritizing family returns. Sumption assesses the political landscape, including Labour dissent, and highlights the complex legal challenges that lie ahead for the new regulations.

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.

Dr. Madeleine Sumption, an immigration policy expert at Oxford, discusses the UK’s tough new asylum proposals aimed at reducing appeal. Professor Andrew Geddes sheds light on Italy's crackdown on smugglers and issues with processing hubs. Susi Dennison evaluates Denmark's stringent asylum model, highlighting its drastic decrease in applications. The guests analyze the implications of these trends across Europe, focusing on returns, legal challenges, and the tensions surrounding the ECHR, revealing complex impacts on asylum seekers.

Dr Madeleine Sumption from the Migration Observatory at Oxford talks about falling net migration. The podcast also debunks claims about Taylor Swift's economic impact and explores the reasons behind the rising UK prison population.