The Home Secretary has announced her “earned settlement” rules. I discussed them yesterday on LBC News and today on Times Radio with Hugo Rifkind. My take 🧵 @durhamcipb.bsky.social @sgiadurham.bsky.social
Omar Hammoud-Gallego
@omarhgallego.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Public Policy at Durham University. Formerly a Fellow at the LSE. I conduct research and share posts on migration and asylum policy, and on democratic engagement and representation. For more check my website: omarhgallego.com
I'll present new work with Feline Freier and @mathiaspoertner.bsky.social on the effects of visa restrictions in South America at @refugeestudies.bsky.social (Oxford), Wed 4 Nov, 5pm. Open to all, in person. tinyurl.com/3xc8npuj @sgiadurham.bsky.social
9. That’s how many people the UK returned to Eritrea in 2025, according to Home Office data. So the Home Secretary’s threatened visa ban on Eritreans is mainly a signal. I discussed it with Henry Bonsu on Times Radio last night 🧵🎧
An analysis of Austria, Germany, Ireland & UK shows labour market restrictions for migrants are now increasingly common. ✍️ @patmcgovern.bsky.social Eiko Thielemann & @omarhgallego.bsky.social | @lsesociology.bsky.social @lse-ei.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2...
Has EU immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism?
New research shows that immigration in the EU has led to a new form of protectionism that extends beyond borders into the workplace.
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Has #immigration caused #labour market protectionism in Europe? @patmcgovern.bsky.social @lsesociology.bsky.social Eiko Thielemann @lse-ei.bsky.social & @omarhgallego.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social identify a new type of immigration control that impacts workplaces @lseeuroppblog.bsky.social
Has EU immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism?
New research shows that immigration in the EU has led to a new form of protectionism that extends beyond borders into the workplace.
blogs.lse.ac.uk
Has immigration led to a new form of labour market protectionism in Europe? @omarhgallego.bsky.social with @patmcgovern.bsky.social & Eiko Thielemann have looked at how some European countries have introduced measures to restrict access to employment. www.durham.ac.uk/research/cur...
From March 2025 - News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq - @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal #OpenAccess
Our latest research, "News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization," has just been published in the @bjpols.bsky.social ! 🇬🇧 w. Roberto Foa and @xromerovidal.bsky.social Available open access here:👇 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
💼 🇪🇺 Our Associate Professors @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann have co-authored a new publication with former @lsepublicpolicy.bsky.social Fellow @omarhgallego.bsky.social discussing #immigration and #labourmarket access. comparativemigrationstudies.springeropen.com/articles/10....
The return of the state: how European governments regulate labour market competition from migrant workers - Comparative Migration Studies
What is the role of the market economy and of the European Union in shaping policies that limit migrants’ access to the labour market? While much of the existing research has examined the development ...
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NEW - News Cycles and Satisfaction With Democracy: How the Pandemic Short-Circuited Media Polarization - cup.org/41LULdq - @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Roberto S. Foa & Xavier Romero-Vidal #OpenAccess
Representation matters for democracy. @omarhgallego.bsky.social, Katharina Lawall, @labouralexb.bsky.social and Isabelle McRae show how women, young people and minorities are underrepresented in local councils in London. The same was true of renters vs homeowners. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Our latest piece on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social We discuss diversity and representation in London's Councils An example? That women, young people, and minorities are underrepresented in London's local councils Report 1: static1.squarespace.com/static/6329c... blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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Fantastic to see that Durham University is offering all international students 85 £10,000 scholarships for students who apply to master's degrees this coming year, including our new MSc in Public Policy! tinyurl.com/yzay4ehk For more info on the scholarships: 👇 tinyurl.com/54bw5pyv
Durham INSPIRING EXCELLENCE 10K Scholarship - Durham University
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🎉 Our new research article, "The Return of the State: How European Governments Regulate Labour Market Competition from Migrant Workers," is now published! w @patmcgovern.bsky.social and Eiko Thielemann 🔗 Read more: tinyurl.com/38envrjh Here below a v short summary #MigrationPolicy #EU #Research
The return of the state: how European governments regulate labour market competition from migrant workers - Comparative Migration Studies
What is the role of the market economy and of the European Union in shaping policies that limit migrants’ access to the labour market? While much of the existing research has examined the development ...
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No Citizenship for Refugees? The Politics Behind Labour's Immigration Policy Announcement In the latest episode of Politics in the Rearview Mirror, @pmkuhn.bsky.social and I talk about @teamlabouruk.bsky.social decision to deny citizenship to refugees You can it 👇 tinyurl.com/bde9wfnh
Politics in the Rearview Mirror
Podcast · School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA), Durham University · The podcast of the School of Government and International Affairs (SGIA) at Durham University. Drawing on the wide ...
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"In British politics, a familiar pattern has re-emerged: when politicians struggle to achieve any measurable targets, they resort to scapegoating the only population that lacks the power to vote them out—migrants." @omarhgallego.bsky.social on @lsepoliticsblog.bsky.social @lsegovernment.bsky.social
Labour’s latest immigration policy is counterproductive
The Labour Government recently announced that those arriving by irregular means to the UK, even if they are legitimate refugees, will be barred from ever becoming British citizens. Omar Hammoud-Gal…
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"Chasing the far right on immigration only enables them to set the government agenda and serves to normalise extreme positions while yielding little electoral reward, while also alienating Labour’s core voters." My take on Labour's newest policy shift on refugees. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
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Fascinating piece by Alex Clark in The Guardian about the European population crisis. Without immigration, Europe is literally dying out! www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
What's better than launching one report on the status of local democracy? It's launching TWO reports! Join us on Wednesday February 19th, for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils 📍Marshall Building, LSE ⏰6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗https://tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3
🚨Job opportunity! The Pedro Arrupe Fellowship in Forced Migration Studies In association with @campionhall.bsky.social & the Jesuit Refugee Service International Three years, full time. Deadline: 28 February More info and apply ➡️ www.campion.ox.ac.uk/news/current...
Writing this with a heavy heart: the refugee citizenship ban is the single most unconscionable policy Labour has proposed since it entered power. It’s the moment that I felt my support for this administration begin to crumble inews.co.uk/opinion/colu...
The precise moment my support for Keir Starmer began to crumble
Labour is going to prevent refugees from ever becoming citizens of Britain
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Did you know that in London young people, women, minorities and renters are underrepresented in Local Councils? Wondering how this might affect policy? Join us at the LSE as we unpack these issues! 📍 Marshall Building, LSE ⏰ Feb 19th 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3 tinyurl.com/mucnfr23
🤔 Thinking about doing a Master in Public Policy? Not sure what it entails and whether you would like it? 💡Join Renu Singh, Aung Hein, and I at Durham University on February 26th, 1 to 5 pm, for an immersive workshop 🖌️ Spaces are limited, so don't miss out and sign-up today at tinyurl.com/2kfnwksb
🗳️ Who gets represented in local politics? Join the Migrant Democracy Project Team and I on Feb 19 for the launch of two new reports on diversity & representation in London’s councils, organised by @lsegovernment.bsky.social 📍 Marshall Building, LSE ⏰ 6:30 - 8:00 PM GMT 🔗 tinyurl.com/37r5jfk3
Lessons from London’s Councils
Join the Migrant Democracy Project and local politicians as we launch two new reports on representation and diversity in local politics.
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📢 Event announcement! 🗨️ #Representation and #Diversity in #local #politics: Lessons from London’s Councils 🗓️ Wednesday 19 February, 6.30pm to 8pm 📍 #LSE, Marshall Building, 2.08 🎟️Tickets 👇🏽 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1223473806...
Lessons from London’s Councils
Join the Migrant Democracy Project and local politicians as we launch two new reports on representation and diversity in local politics.
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My former LSE colleague Paul Apostolidis is currently advertising a FULLY-FUNDED 4-years doctoral fellowship at the LSE @lsegovernment.bsky.social The studentship covers full fees and an annual stipend The deadline for applicants is on January 15th 2025 www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse... Pls share!
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Hope for the Future
LSE Collaborative Studentship with Hope for the Future
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"The MAC estimated that a household of those coming to the UK through the skilled worker route contributed about £12,000 to the government’s coffers [NB] in their first year, compared with a net fiscal impact of minus-£4,400 from the average British household." www.ft.com/content/a966...
Great to be here! Thanks @fitzgeralducsd.bsky.social for putting these lists together 👍 go.bsky.app/VKo91Px
It was great seeing Angela Merkel yesterday talk about the rationale behind her decisions. Regarding the 2015 refugee crisis she said that it's easy to talk about human dignity when it does not cost you anything. Another when a million desperate people show up at your border. A giant.
