A call for immigration reform is almost always an attempt to reduce wages and to avoid having to train people, instead of a real shortage. The likely result of

A call for immigration reform is almost always an attempt to reduce wages and to avoid having to train people, instead of a real shortage. The likely result of open borders would be something like London startup salaries, which are extremely low (measured by what the amount of money buys you in London) for people that aren't on the upper end of the skill range with years of experience. Entry level salaries will barely get you by and you'll have to live in a shared apartment for 5 years or so until you can afford to rent a place on your own (if you're smart enough to up your skill-set in that time). This is due to a small startup ecosystem and the ability for most Europeans to access the UK's job market.