Polish migrants to the uk

Question 1

POSITIVES

Answer 1

Contributed 2.5B to the economy
migrants are hard working enthusiastic and flexible
willing- low paid jobs
80% migrants 18 to 35 years help offset problems caused by ageing population as they work and pay tax
Work for lower wages
Increased market for banks to operate in Polish language

Question 2

NEGATIVES

Answer 2

Problems of integration on county’s with less immigration- Herefordshire, East Yorkshire.
increased pressure on schools- polish speaking children
Increased claims of child benefit
High proportion of wages returned to poland
Pressure on UK government to manage migration numbers (brexit)
exploitation on migrants separation from family and friends back home loss of culture

Question 3

NEGATIVES POLAND

Answer 3

loss of working young adults has left poland with an ageing population
brain drain of skilled workers loss of entrepreneurial spirit

Question 4

positives poland

Answer 4

lower numbers seeking employment help….t jobs and less pressure on resources

Question 5

positives for polish people in UK

Answer 5

more job opportunities
4-5x higher wages
access to education for children