In 2021 there were approximately 6.0 million people with non-British nationality living in the UK and 9.6 million people who were born abroad. The UK’s migrant population is concentrated in London. Around 35% of people living in the UK who were born abroad live in London.
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@9QQ7FSH9mos9MO
Yes, but better fund health and social care and higher education so they aren’t dependent on people coming from overseas
@9PYW6CB9mos9MO
Not necessarily stricter, but yes to better vetting for criminals and post checks. A points system for skilled workers. There would be less immigration if there wasn't so much hardship at home, improve world poverty
@9NYCGX210mos10MO
Immigrants should be allowed in based on an assessment of cultural values. Those with values contrary to western, egalitarian values should not be allowed in.
@9NR627Q 10mos10MO
Stricter, not necessarily. But a points-based meritocracy so that we're striving towards immigration providing a net increase in skills, etc.
@9NNDXQB10mos10MO
No - it needs to be easier and quicker for both legal immigrants and refugees. Only illegal immigrants would be using unsafe (criminal) routes.
@9MVCM4310mos10MO
I think this issue needs a mature, non sensationalist debate with more understanding needed of the positives of immigration
@9MSWSFM10mos10MO
With the way housing is currently. More people make the demand for houses go up. It's just another fuel to the house price fire.
@9MPC97V10mos10MO
Only allow migrants in desperate need ie Ukrainian and Afghan refugees, limit others where there isn't sufficient to infrastructure
@9JQ48LK1yr1Y
We should try and refuge people seeking a life away from war, but the UK May not be the best country for them, but the country they are redirected to should actually be safe and allow refugees
@9P89FFC10mos10MO
We need a more competent immigration process. Not really concerned with immigration numbers and it’s unfortunate how it sways voters so much. We need skilled workers but this should not be linked to an unreasonable income threshold.
@9BNH4FQ2yrs2Y
No, we should encourage skilled and productive immigrants but we shouldn’t allow them to go onto benefits unless they are a citizen.
We should encourage those who are skilled and help those without skills to become productive members of society
@92JQ69C3yrs3Y
Should be like NZ and Australia
@8SQTWSB4yrs4Y
Theyust be productive in some way
@8SQLKQN4yrs4Y
Yes for European Nationals
@9C29P4X2yrs2Y
No, and we should increase incentives for immigrants to come here to work.
@9B4DP6T2yrs2Y
No, the current policy is sufficient and make the process easier for skilled workers.
@9B39SCV2yrs2Y
No, immigration is good for our economy.
@99L5MM72yrs2Y
We need a strict policy without loopholes where applicants are assessed quickly and deported quickly when necessary, but we should also have a more open policy for those in actual need. Current policy encourages uncontrolled immigration
@8Q2KWDQ4yrs4Y
Yes, making the process easier to accept skilled workers and there should be a regular review to determine whether they have become productive until 5 year residency or Citizenship is obtained.
@98JYJRL2yrs2Y
A points based immigration system would be better than the current one - where immigrants who supply capacity for the skills shortages we have are prioritised. But we should ensure that we provide safe haven for those fleeing war/ persecution.
@96QM52W2yrs2Y
Yes, we should be more like Australia in that matter
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