Public discourse around migration to the UK has grown increasingly polarised. Recent shifts in migration policies reflect ongoing debates and adjustments in approach. This panel explores the facts behind the rhetoric, offering perspectives on migration policy, migrants’ experiences, and the wider historical context. Panelists: Heather Stewart (The Guardian) | Brian Bell (Migration Advisory Committee; King’s College London) | Toman Barsbai (Migration Mobilities Bristol | University of Bristol) | Glen O’Hara (Oxford Brookes University) | Suraj Modhvadiya (Universities UK) Photo Credit: Bhagesh Sachania Photography