Jenrick: I Resigned Because Net Migration Cuts Weren’t Enough – We Need Net Emigration to Save Britain

Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has declared that while recent changes have reduced net migration, they are still “not enough,” revealing he resigned because he wanted far deeper cuts. Speaking on Sky News, Jenrick advocated for “net emigration” to alleviate pressure on British housing, public services, and wages.

Jenrick: “I Secured the Very Changes That Are Making This”

Robert Jenrick, the former Immigration Minister, spoke out on Sky News regarding the latest net migration statistics. He confirmed his direct role in implementing policies that led to the recent fall in numbers, stating, “I secured the very changes that are making this, announced them, and then resigned because they weren’t enough.” Jenrick made it clear that his ambition was for the numbers to “come down much more.”

The Case for Net Emigration

Jenrick articulated a strong vision for Britain’s immigration policy, advocating for “net emigration.” He explained, “We don’t want hundreds of thousands of people coming into the country. We want net emigration. That means more people leaving every year than are coming in.” This, he argued, is crucial to “reduce pressure on housing, people getting a doctor or a dentist, and stop this constant pressure where British workers wages are being hammered because there’s an easy lever of foreign labour.”

• Robert Jenrick confirmed he implemented changes leading to recent migration reductions.
• He resigned because those changes were “not enough” and he wanted deeper cuts.
• Jenrick called for “net emigration” – more people leaving than entering Britain.
• His reasoning includes reducing pressure on housing and public services.
• He also highlighted the need to prevent foreign labour from undercutting British workers’ wages.

What This Means for Britain

Robert Jenrick’s comments directly address the core concerns of ordinary British people regarding the impact of high immigration on their daily lives.

His call for “net emigration” directly connects to the struggles many families face with access to housing, GP appointments, and dental care, which are strained by population growth.

For working families, Jenrick’s focus on protecting British workers’ wages from being “hammered” by cheap foreign labour resonates deeply with the cost of living crisis.

The fact that a former Immigration Minister resigned because he felt the government wasn’t going far enough on migration cuts highlights the political establishment’s failure to deliver on public demand.

Reform UK’s stated policy of “net emigration” is directly aligned with Jenrick’s vision, offering a clear alternative to the current approach that has seen hundreds of thousands continue to enter the country.

This ongoing debate underscores the betrayal felt by many who voted for controlled borders, seeing politicians fail to deliver the sovereignty and control promised by Brexit.

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This article is a factual summary of reporting by Guido Fawkes. Full original story available on their website. All quotes directly attributed.

Source: Guido Fawkes | Breaking Brexit News