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Brexit areas see faster foreign worker growth, more deprivation

Published Saturday, June 20, 2026 · Updated June 21

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  • Post-Brexit Economic Analysis — 1 source

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An analysis of post-Brexit trends reveals that Leave-voting areas in the UK have experienced the fastest percentage growth in non-UK workers between 2016 and 2024, largely due to their smaller initial foreign workforce share. These areas are also noted to be experiencing relative deprivation.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Between 2016 and the end of 2024, non-UK workers grew fastest in percentage terms in stronger Leave-voting areas, primarily because they had previously constituted a smaller share of the workforce.
  • Leave-voting areas are experiencing relative deprivation.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

Post-Brexit Economic Analysis
  • The Guardian

    The Guardian critically examines the post-Brexit outcomes in Leave-voting areas, highlighting an unexpected increase in foreign workers and relative deprivation, while also cautioning against solely blaming Brexit for all economic issues.

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