Migration can be good for Britain if it makes us all richer – not just those that have come here to work. It can also benefit the public finances and help with the budget deficit, but only if those coming have sufficient skills and earn a large enough salary.

After we have left the EU, our migration policy for new EU nationals coming here to work should be brought in line with those from outside the EU – based on skills and what they can contribute to our country, not where they are from. This will also make a big difference as we seek to strike trade deals with countries around the world.

One of the “economicky” bits of the Budget last week was looking