- cross-posted to:
- economy@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- economy@lemmy.world
The article says this:
Jump of £37bn in budget deficit by 2040 would force government to increase taxes, NIESR predicts
If you were prime minister, would you cut immigration even if it reduces GDP and requires tax rises, or would you keep current levels of immigration?
They care about the economy and being racist; this is just a contradiction in their belief system.