Immigration has been beneficial to our country for centuries

There are many different types of migration, but what people are typically responding to is 'illegal' migration and a sense that we are taking in far more than our fair share.

​One of the main reasons for our illegal migration issues is that under successive governments we have made much more difficult for people to apply for asylum in the UK through legal routes. This lack of safe and legal routes for refugees forces them into dangerous situations, such as crossing the English Channel in small boats, and makes them dependent on people smugglers. The existing legal routes, like the ones for Ukrainians and Hong Kongers, are often specific to certain crises and aren't widely available to all who need them.

​This narrative of an 'invasion' of immigrants is often amplified by sections of the media and certain political figures. This demonization diverts attention from the real causes of people's economic struggles. Instead of holding the government and wealthy elites accountable for issues like inflation and rising living costs, the blame is shifted to vulnerable foreign people. This strategy of scapegoating immigrants has a long history and is a powerful tool used to divide people and prevent them from uniting to demand better living conditions and fair economic policies.
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​While the media often focuses on the perceived costs of immigration, immigrants make significant contributions to the UK economy. They fill crucial labor shortages in sectors like healthcare, hospitality, and agriculture. Many also start their own businesses, creating jobs and stimulating the economy. The NHS, for example, is heavily reliant on staff from abroad. The idea that immigrants are a burden on our public services often ignores the fact that they are also taxpayers who contribute to funding these services.