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Net migration to Britain over the past 12 months has fallen by the largest amount since records began, with EU nationals accounting for three-quarters of those who chose to return to their native country, official figures show.
In strong evidence that a “Brexodus” is getting under way, the latest official figures show net migration to Britain fell by 106,000 to 230,000 in the 12 months to June.
The Office for National Statistics said three-quarters of the 106,000 reduction in net migration from its 336,000 peak in June 2016 – the month of the referendum – was accounted for by European Union nationals.
The figures show that the number of EU citizens leaving the UK rose by 29% to 123,000 with 43,000 saying they were returning home. This is the highest level of EU emigration from Britain since the 2008 recession.
More EU migrants are still coming to live in Britain than leaving but their numbers are down 19% in the 12 months since the Brexit vote, from 284,000 to 230,000. The largest falls are among French, Germans, Spanish and Poles.
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The Office for National Statistics said three-quarters of the 106,000 reduction in net migration from its 336,000 peak in June 2016 – the month of the referendum – was accounted for by European Union nationals.
The figures show that the number of EU citizens leaving the UK rose by 29% to 123,000 with 43,000 saying they were returning home. This is the highest level of EU emigration from Britain since the 2008 recession.
More EU migrants are still coming to live in Britain than leaving but their numbers are down 19% in the 12 months since the Brexit vote, from 284,000 to 230,000. The largest falls are among French, Germans, Spanish and Poles.
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