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The Costs of Immigration (or, things to note before falling for a foreigner)

April 29, 2015May 5, 2015 by Editor
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Dr Alexandria Innes responds to John Turnpenny's recent post about immigration, arguing that the debate about immigration is one sided.  She put straight some of the myths about the costs of immigration. When people start talking about immigration I feel the need to weigh in – that has gotten me into…
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Immigration into the UK at Heathrow Airport.

Immigration in Britain: we are far away from a dispassionate national debate

April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by Editor
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John Turnpenny explains why immigration has become a such a key political issue in Britain, arguing that there has been an absence of informed debate. Just when I thought I was into a relaxing weekend, sitting back in the barber’s chair, I was returned to the real world with the inevitable question…
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Why migration cannot only be discussed in terms of jobs, taxes and benefits

January 13, 2014August 11, 2014 by Editor
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Dr Michael Skey argues that the immigration debate is about more than jobs and taxes; it is about the small everyday changes that people feel are undermining their sense of belonging. It should not be left to UKIP alone to speak on these issues. And so it goes on. The seemingly…
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