Capping immigration – the Tories win out: but will economic considerations soften the policy for business and universities?

Traditionally Conservatives have wanted to be tough on new migrants entering the UK, and have favoured single-country solutions, while the Liberal Democrats have been more welcoming and much keener to fulfil Britain’s international commitments and have stressed the need to work more with European Union partners. Avery Hancock considers how the coalition has so far indicated that this deeply emotive issue will be handled by the two parties.