That is partly the consequence of setting a target for net migration that was unachievable. It was Mr Osborne who vetoed a manifesto pledge to prevent international students staying on after they had finished their studies. But international students stayed in Mrs May’s sights, one of the few points of traction in the government’s efforts to bring net migration down below 100,000. But the government relies on the International Passenger Survey, which suggests as many as 100,000 international students might stay on. Ms Rudd was a banker.

Source: The Guardian October 04, 2016 18:45 UTC