Can UK aid help stop irregular migration
Think tank: The Coalition for Global Prosperity
Author(s): Various authors
February 1, 2024
This report from UK think tank the Coalition for Global Prosperity looks at the role that the UK’s development offer can play as part of an effective response to current irregular migration.
Irregular, or illegal, migration is a major concern for UK politicians and voters across the UK, with the salience of the issue gradually rising since 2020 when the number of small boat arrivals started going up significantly. A core part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s five pledges, and a major point of contention in public discourse, it is clear that tackling irregular migration will be a major dividing line in the upcoming general election. As such, this report considers the role that the UK’s development offer can and should play as part of an effective, long-term and sustainable response to our current irregular migration challenges.
