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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I believe that immigration is important for our country but must be controlled as letting in too many people can damage the nation. But allow people to enter if they make a promise to contribute and help l. They also deserve free education like all do etc
@B2LGPP72mos2MO
No, increase legal migration and use work camps to process illegal while only deporting violent criminals.
@9RWSQX98mos8MO
No, re-legislate how border force in the country works to make it easier for people to seek asylum while dealing with the issue externally
The government should have an immigration policy that allows asylum for refugees and immigration threat allows economic growth
@9QH9XLK9mos9MO
Need to have a system in place where they can benefit from fleeing from their life but not take advantage of the system (eg: claiming benefits then leaving country but still flaming them).
@9QCYH3L9mos9MO
Yes, but treat refugees properly according to international law and invest in public infrastructure and services to accommodate immigrants in future
The concentration in London is too high. But other parts of the UK, e.g Scotland, should welcome more immigration of skilled workers
@9Q7DCW49mos9MO
Fine for now as need more doctors/ high skilled workers, but make stricter over time so the uk is not overwhelmed
We need better not stricter immigration policies, safer legal routes for refugees, stricter laws on illegal migrants and better ways of combatting people trafficking
@9Q2LLY69mos9MO
Stricter screening for economic migrants with no ties to the UK, but easier route for migrants with ties and asylum seekers/refugees after rigorous background check screening.
@9PRFVDM9mos9MO
Government should make sure public services keep up with level of immigration and make house building easier to accommodate immigration
@9PFBRTM9mos9MO
No but put a better infrastructure around policing and support once immigrants arrive is needed to prevent them becoming impoverished or criminals
@9P7GZ8C10mos10MO
It should be strict but fair and be fit for purpose with sufficient staff and resources to implement the policy
@9P6LYBDConservative10mos10MO
No, the current policies take too long. Skilled workers without criminal records should be prioritised with their close families i.e. children. Criminals should be deported as soon as they have been identified. Illegal immigrants should also be deported as soon as they are found
@9P675YT10mos10MO
Yes, make the process easier for needed skilled workers and stricter screening for criminal backgrounds.
@9P2C7TR10mos10MO
Yes, but allow people to seek asylum who are from war torn countries but they have a limited amount of time to prove they are a contributor to society and visa's only granted to people who can contribute straight away to our economy.
@9NZZP4NLiberal Democrat10mos10MO
Not necessarily stricter, but more organised in their approach, i.e not rushing bills that they push for that turn out to be chaotic and damaging to asylum-seekers.
@9NRN6W710mos10MO
We should take in asylum seekers and those we need regardless of their pay rate and be more efficient of returning the rest
@9MXCF7S10mos10MO
The Government should get its act together to screen migrants BEFORE they enter the country, making this a fair process so that successful applicants can come here legitimately and be allowed to work. We should not let immigrant housing be run by profit-making companies such as SERCO.
@9MSJYN910mos10MO
Yes on illegal immigration. But should in turn improve the process for legal immigrants considerably so that they are processed without delay.
@9MR7G5Q10mos10MO
No, They should be proportionate and applications considered on the grounds of merit to the country and
@9KGZCYH1yr1Y
No, however there shouldn’t be any benefits paid out. This will eliminate the incentive to come to the country and not work. Immigration is beneficial providing they work.
@9JZSLDH1yr1Y
Just properly fund border force and home office to enforce the rules we already have, applications should be time capped
@9PP6PPR9mos9MO
No and provide third country processing facilities for refugees to minimise risk of exposure to gangs
@9PMGZXX9mos9MO
No but an education system for people staying in asylum hotels and dispersed accommodation should be developed and made compulsory for the Service Users to attend classes. E.g.: ESOL classes, workshops about Life in the UK.
@9P82RLT10mos10MO
No, accept anyone that is not a criminal and ensure they become productive part of society (they have a job and oayvtaxes etc). And if the commit felony or reiterated minor crime, be deported
@9NW5MB910mos10MO
The government needs to work on removing illegal immigrants and making the system more workable for those who need refuge.
@9MY76CL10mos10MO
As long as they haven’t got a criminal record and are checked to make sure they are being productive and helping build the economy
@9MY2JCP10mos10MO
Make it easier for refugees, make them legal so it encourages it and then it can be easier to provide help, education and avoid criminals coming in
@9J8N2JZ1yr1Y
No, we are enriched by skilled immigrants and as a former empire and instigator of industrial revolution are morally obliged to welcome refugees and asylum seekers
@9HTX4C51yr1Y
People who are immigrants and have integrated themselves into society and the economy still have to jump through hoops to remain here or get citizenship. We also have one of the stricter refugee policies in Europe and far more resources than other countries this should also change.
@9HF9SZZ1yr1Y
they should allow all but keep track of whos in and out so they can be a proper citizen and be on record incase they do crime
@9FGWQJ22yrs2Y
Not really but just make sure anyone in England will be socially productive no matter where there from
Each case should be taken specifically and refugees should be monitored for a select period of time to ensure their safety and progression
@9PBZCW410mos10MO
No, but regularly review recent immigrants to see if they have become productive citizens and don’t accept anyone who is a VIOLENT criminal.
@9M5SRVF11mos11MO
No - in fact they should make it easier for the reunification of families & not use it as a money making scheme to pay off our debts.
@9BZ28HX2yrs2Y
Yes, but aligned to the skill we need (which doesn’t mean they have to be skilled) and they should be willing to align to UK way of thinking/lifestyle
@963Q3JZ2yrs2Y
Not allow people to use (abuse) the NHS until they have paid into the system
@93Y78BT3yrs3Y
Yes, use initial question above as the answer.
@92FQKHC3yrs3Y
No, but regularly review recent immigrants
@8XHH4623yrs3Y
Ban anyone from entering and leaving
@8XCRLHF3yrs3Y
No because I think we are doing everything we can and I do think that that's why people feel like they will be more safe in our country and why many people keep coming back.
@8X7S4TT3yrs3Y
Yes as long as it isn't discriminatory
@8X3TPNQ3yrs3Y
No and make the process easier for skilled workers and those affected by British actions
@8TZ8NXM4yrs4Y
No, but only allow Non UK Spouses of British Nationals the automatic right to abode and British citizenship to live in the UK.
@8TNHB634yrs4Y
No we need to make the policy we have to work better by having a process of screening that works quicker and is accurate most of the time.
@8SYCZ2F4yrs4Y
Yes, but accept any refugees
Yes, but make the process easier for skilled works and refugees
@8SNPYSB4yrs4Y
The state should be abolished and this should be up to the communes.
It depends on their reason for immigration. Those that are seeking refuge should be given a safe place but those that are immigrating for unnecessary or wrong reasons should be denied.
@9CDC6L52yrs2Y
I find stricter an undefined term. I would change the current policy but may depending on your view be less or more strict
@9BXCDKR2yrs2Y
Economic migrants should be netter screened for their ability to contribute to society but better legal routes for genuine refugees should be established & a more severe stance should be taken with those who are residents of a safe country arriving illegally
@9BT4ZVV2yrs2Y
We should band together with other countries, take some in but not all
@9B5ZM6Y2yrs2Y
Yes, but make the process easier for skilled workers and strictly screen immigrants for criminal backgrounds, and mental health issues to prevent them from being a danger to others, if they are.
@99XWNHD2yrs2Y
We need to make routes possible
@92QC6N33yrs3Y
There should be a more formal approach to employment rights
The applicant's record should be reviewed, but not in a way that opposes everyone's request.
@98MP6VSLiberal Democrat2yrs2Y
Accept those with a clean criminal record, who intend to work as well as refugees
@98DXM4H2yrs2Y
Make immigration easier for commonwealth countries like Canada.
@984KDHX2yrs2Y
It's already effective but needs to be enforced more rigorously
@97ZF2F32yrs2Y
Accept refugees but not low skilled economic migrants
@9NL8HGW10mos10MO
It's a complex topi! Some advocate for stricter immigration policies to control the flow of immigrants and protect national security, while others emphasize the importance of compassion and providing opportunities for those seeking a better life.
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