The UK's migration landscape has undergone significant transformations since the Brexit referendum, marking a pivotal shift in migration trends, sectors impacted, and countries of origin. Prof. Jonathan Portes explored the intricate effects of these changes on the UK economy and labour market.

Jonathan Portes, Professor of Economics and Public Policy at King's College London, started at HM Treasury in 1987, later serving as Chief Economist at the Department for Work and Pensions and the Cabinet Office, where he played a critical role during the financial crisis. As a Senior Fellow at the UK in a Changing Europe initiative, his work focuses on immigration, Brexit, and labour mobility.