The number of people in employment rose sharply in October, allaying fears that many of the 1m still on the government's furlough scheme, which ended in September, would lose their jobs.
Politicians often say that they want a sensible debate about immigration; but too often they pander to voters' fears of immigrants rather than attempting to allay them.
Base leadership has emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the installation, aiming to allay any concerns among base personnel and the local community.