Do you agree with Andy Burnham, the Health Secretary, that there are concerns about immigration?
Immigration in the Uk has a ‘perception problem’ rather than an actual problem. The people who move to the UK are 1. Asylum Seekers. They are not entitled to work. They are generally given accomodation – not a house, but maybe a hostel or B&B. If they are not given status, they are deported. If they are successful, they become Refugees. Refugees are not automatically given houses either – they are often given some sort of bed and board, and are often not allowed to work, at least for the first few years. Many of them have been through horrendous horrific ordeals and have left everyone they know and love behind. The UK, through the UN, agrees to take their share of Asylum Seekers 2. Legal immigrants – from the EU, or elsewhere, they are entitled to be here and are generally needed. 3. illegal immigrants – Contrary to what is often mentioned on Yahoo Answers, they do not get any sort of support from the UK government. They are not entitled to housing or benefits. They do often work for s
Burnham is and was a member of this government which encouraged mass immigration and now like all the delusional Labour Politicians tries to change history.Like all is ilk he is frightened of the BNP and their successes in the Euro elections.This is the man who claimed their winning seats was a ‘sad day’ maybe he should think how many people think the same about the current Labour Party. Incidentally I most certainly do not support the BNP which in my opinion is a contemptuous political party. Sid makes a very good and accurate assessment of the situation.