Reducing emigration of young, skilled British citizens

Early day motion 2514, tabled 16 December 2025 by James McMurdock (Independent). Signed by 4 members.

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.

Signatures by party: DUP 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1.