
The West’s vote on immigration
Debunking Economics - the podcast
Impact of Migration on Working-Class and Healthcare Services
Working-class people are often against too much migration due to concerns that migrants will take their jobs by working cheap, leading to lower wages. Additionally, they fear a decline in the quality of healthcare services as the pressure on the health system increases with more people. The speaker highlights a significant reduction in UK hospital beds from 2010 to 2021, from 154,000 to 136,000 despite a population increase, resulting in one bed for every 408 people in 2010 compared to one for every 492 people in 2021, showcasing a 21% reduction.
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