In what is the UK’s largest ever poll of British nationals who have taken the decision to emigrate, the extent of Britain’s loss is revealed with almost 40 per cent identified as skilled technicians and over 23 per cent as the self-employed ‘job creators’, possessing entrepreneurial flair.
“The astonishing response clearly sees people taking this opportunity to tell Government why they left and to register their feelings,” says Liam Clifford, CEO of Global Visas. “They believe they have no choice but to seek a better life elsewhere.”
Over 40 per cent gave job prospects as the main reason for leaving, with 21 per cent citing the cost of living in Britain as the second factor. Britain’s poor economic outlook was also blamed by 13 per cent and just over 11 per cent gave the overall tax burden in the UK as a reason. Australia is the top destination for those leaving Britain.
The survey received 5,600 responses in just five days from those who have already taken the decision to leave the UK. Over half of those responding earned between £20,000- £100,000 with over 40 per cent earning between £20,000-£50,000 and just under 10 per cent earning between £50,000 and £100,000.
The survey was carried out by Global Visas at the request of Dominic Raab, Conservative MP for Esher and Walton, who was keen to seek current statistics on the reasons for people leaving the UK to inform government thinking.
“These trends are economically and socially debilitating,” says Mr Raab. “The’ squeezed middle’ are increasingly amongst those searching for a better life abroad. That is economically draining because they are net contributors of tax, and provide skills the economy needs.”
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New statistics reveal Britain’s skilled workers and entrepreneurs are leaving
4 September 2013
Britain is rapidly losing its hard-working middle income earners whose skills are needed in the UK, according to a recent survey conducted by immigration and relocation consultancy Global Visas.