Monday, 14 September 2009

A selection of recent media reports

OPEN-DOOR IMMIGRATION IS FUELLING RACE HATE BRIGADE
TO PRESUME that the violent activities of the self-styled English Defence League represent the return of fascist politics to the streets of Britain would be a grave mistake.
Daily Express (13-Sep-2009)

SNP in immigration battle
THE SNP government is preparing for a battle with Westminster over immigration, claiming that a new points-based system for would-be citizens is acting "against Scotland's interests".
Scotland on Sunday (13-Sep-2009)

More suspected asylum-seekers picked up near Australia
SYDNEY (Reuters) - An Australian naval ship intercepted a second boat carrying dozens of suspected asylum-seekers off the northern coast hours after boarding another vessel in the area, a minister said.
Tiscali News (13-Sep-2009)

Leading article: Hatreds that need exposing
The street violence outside a new mosque in Harrow last week was the worst in a recent series of running battles provoked by right-wing groups. The immediate cause of the fighting, which has flared up in several British cities in recent weeks, has been aggressive demonstrations by groups called "Stop the...
The Independent (13-Sep-2009)

Jihad: The Somalia connection
Numbers of young Britons heading for war-torn African country have...
The Independent (13-Sep-2009)

Little Hitlers
Encouraged by Silvio Berlusconi, groups of far-right vigilantes are patrolling the streets of Italy, awakening fears of a return to...
Times Online (12-Sep-2009)

International Migration: This house believes there is too much international migration
Migrationwatch Chairman, Sir Andrew Green, is an 'expert' guest. Join the debate. Vote now or add your view.
The Economist (12-Sep-2009)

IT IS FOR THE BRITISH TO SAY WHO'S ALLOWED TO LIVE HERE
IT IS difficult to conceive of a body that could make a worse hash of running immigration policy than the present Government. until, that is, one learns that the European union is applying for the job.
Daily Express (12-Sep-2009)

EUROCRATS TO CONTROL BRITAIN'S BORDERS
BRITAIN will be forced to take in an extra 30,000 ref ugees a year as part of an EU bid to seize control of our immigration system, the Daily Express can reveal.
Daily Express (12-Sep-2009)

Riot police clash with demonstrators at anti-Muslim protest
Hundreds of Asian youths threw rocks, bottles and fireworks at riot police tonight as anger over a demonstration by anti-Muslim groups spilled onto the streets of Harrow.
The Independent (11-Sep-2009)