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Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens

EDM (Early Day Motion) 2514: tabled on 16 December 2025

Tabled in the 2024-26 session.

This motion has been signed by 4 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House notes with concern that of the 255,000 British citizens who emigrated last year, 176,000 were aged 16 to 34, accounting for 99 per cent of the net outflow; recognises that the loss of young, skilled and UK-trained workers represents a serious drain on national talent and investment; further notes that high taxes, pressures on public services and sustained low-skilled migration are suppressing opportunities for young people to build secure and successful futures in the UK; and calls on the Government to take urgent action to improve economic competitiveness, strengthen domestic opportunities, and ensure that migration and workforce policies support the retention of UK-trained talent.

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.