Poland to Peterborough

Question 1

What are the pull factors of Peterborough?

Answer 1

1) Higher quality of life in UK

2) One of only 3 countries in Western Europe to allow them to come even without a job

Question 2

What are the impacts on Poland?

Answer 2

1) Shortage of males so women are left to do men’s jobs
2) Brain-drain
3) Poland paying for skills training then they are leaving
4) Having to promote immigration from other places to fill the gaps
5) Lots of jobs available

Question 3

What are the impacts on Peterborough?

Answer 3

1) Beeches road primary school - only 1 had English as first language
2) Strain on healthcare
3) Social tensions - English feel strangers in own country
4) Taking jobs in England and sending money back to Poland rather than spending in England
5) Wages kept low as so many workers will work for minimum wage