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Lords: Ending EU Free Movement Won’t Reduce Migration, Brexit Begins

5/29/2026

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A Lords report warns that ending free movement of EU citizens may not lower the UK’s net migration.
The UK government has not yet defined an immigration system for the post-EU departure period.
The EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee noted that net migration has consistently been higher from non-EU countries.
Prime Minister Theresa May said she will trigger Article 50 by month’s end to start the two-year exit process.

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A Lords report warns that ending free movement of EU citizens may not lower the UK’s net migration.
The UK government has not yet defined an immigration system for the post-EU departure period.
The EU Home Affairs Sub-Committee noted that net migration has consistently been higher from non-EU countries.
Prime Minister Theresa May said she will trigger Article 50 by month’s end to start the two-year exit process.