Germany returns Kurds to uncertain fate Shock rise in serious crime Those who have no right to live here must be speedily removed, says Alan Johnson Migrant workers held in restaurant raid Boris calls for all refugees to be given English lessons Pakistanis most likely to be turned down for UK visas War on a class already taxed to the hilt School bosses urge minister to drop plans Sharia law tribunal is proposed Grayling pressured on immigration cap Immigrant workers found 'living in sheds' across Slough How can Nick Griffin's racist policies belong to the 'only true green party'? Immigration lawyers boost for top firms 'My child still has nightmares' FRENCH IMMIGRANT CAMP FURY 70M? Thats OK for the UK Detention of child migrants 'risks their health' LABOUR IN DENIAL ON MIGRATION EXPLOSION The first asylum decision by the new Supreme Court means that a person against whom a deportation order has been made will, until the law is changed, be able to appeal against that order and delay its execution by submitting a human rights or asylum claim, even though the material in support of that claim has already been submitted in support of an unsuccessful appeal. See Briefing Paper 8.37 Sir Andrew Green contributed to the Radio 5 Live programme on 22 November, exposing this scandal. To listen to the programme go to the Donal MacIntyre Showand start the iPlayer at 47.13. In his speech on 12 November, the Prime Minster made no mention of the official population projections which show that the UK population will reach 70 million in 2029. Some commentators have claimed that these projections are "meaningless". Migrationwatch research (see Briefing Paper 9.25) puts this issue in perspective and shows that 70 million is very likely unless the government take very strong measures to cut back immigration. On the day that new Government statistics show that immigration in 2008 was 163,000, a new YouGov poll. for Migrationwatch UK reveals the vast majority of the public are concerned about immigration and want it cut substantially so that the UK’s population does not hit 70 million in 2029, as official figures project. To avoid the population hitting 70 million, net migration needs to be cut to 50,000 a year, a cut of 113,000 from the latest figure. The YouGov poll found that 72% want it cut to 50,000 or less. Nearly two thirds of people (62%) who say they would vote Labour or Liberal Democrat want immigration cut to 50,000 or less. The poll reveals the public’s lack of trust in the Government on an issue which most people find worrying. 77% of people disagree that the Government is open and honest about the scale of immigration into Britain: only a third (32%)of those who say they would vote Labour agree the Government is open and honest. 76% of people are worried about the impact that immigration is having on Britain. The region where concern is greatest is the North of England, where 80% are worried compared to just over two thirds in London. Just 5% of respondents said they were “pleased” about the impact immigration is having on Britain. Sir Andrew Green, Chairman of Migrationwatch UK, said: ‘The government claim that their policies are contributing to a fall in immigration and that our population will not reach 70 million but very few believe them, and rightly so. We are firmly on track for three million immigrants under this government yet their much trumpeted Points Based System only applies to one in five of those permitted to enter Britain and has no limits whatever. Today’s immigration figures confirm that unless we change direction, immigration will add another seven million to our population in the next 25 years – that’s equivalent to seven cities the size of Birmingham. With the prime minister yet again ruling out any cap on numbers at the CBI conference, the Government has demonstrated just how out of touch it is with the views of the British people. 'Clearly, immigration is still out of control. The time has come for politicians of all parties to level with the public and make a clear commitment to hold immigration well below 50,000 a year.’A selection of recent media reports
Human rights groups say Germanys deportation of some failed asylum seekers to Syria leads to...
Middle EastOnline (11-Dec-2009)
NEW figures show serious crime has risen sharply across Havering even though crime overall is down. The Metropolitan Police data has sparked concerns that organised criminals might be targeting the borough after it was revealed that: l Gun crime has soared 64 per-cent - with 41 incidents in the past 12...
Romford Recorder (11-Dec-2009)
As the debate over immigration rages, Home Secretary Alan Johnson sets out his views on illegal workers, border controls, and the benefits of migration LAST month, the UK Border Agency carried out 72 operations targeting immigration offenders in businesses and residential addresses across...
Wales Online (11-Dec-2009)
Hexhams Diwan-E-Am restaurant was raided by officers from the UK Border Agency on Thursday as part of a nationwide...
Hexham Courant (11-Dec-2009)
Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a scheme to give all refugees English lessons to help them find...
Evening Standard (11-Dec-2009)
Pakistanis are more likely to be turned down for visas to visit the UK than any other nationals, figures show. Some 41% of family visitor visa applications from Pakistan were rejected in the last year, according to the Home Office...
BBC News (11-Dec-2009)
Two social groups have done very well since Labour came to power in 1997... the super-rich and the very poor. The past 13 years have seen an explosion in the take-home pay of investment bankers, hedge-fund managers and private equity...
Daily Mail (11-Dec-2009)
IMMIGRATION Minister Phil Woolas has been urged to drop proposals that threaten Devon's language school industry which is worth millions of pounds. The calls to shelve plans tightening up immigration rules for foreign students came during a meeting at Westminster attended by a representative...
This is Plymouth (10-Dec-2009)
Wales could get its first court based on Islamic law under proposals from a Muslim body, BBC Wales has learned. A Sharia law tribunal in Cardiff will help community relations and give some Muslims services they want, supporters have told the Dragon's Eye...
BBC News (10-Dec-2009)
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Yahoo Uk And Ireland News (10-Dec-2009)
More than 1,000 migrant workers across Slough are thought to be living in sheds in people's back...
BBC News Berkshire (10-Dec-2009)
Griffin has taken the line of many leading environmentalists that overpopulation is a environmental threat but he's no...
Guardian.co.uk (10-Dec-2009)
Highly skilled immigrant lawyers should not have to hold a masters degree to work for the UKs top law firms, the governments migration adviser recommended last...
Law Society Gazette (10-Dec-2009)
Senior doctors are calling for an immediate end to the detention of children in immigration removal centres. saying their health is being put at risk. One family describes how their time in Bedfordshire's Yarl's Wood detention centre earlier this year has affected...
BBC News (10-Dec-2009)
OFFICIALS in France plan to open a camp for immigrants planning to sneak into Britain. Three months after they closed the infamous Sangatte camp for good, bosses in Calais have given the green light for a new shelter where immigrants can hole up as they await a chance to cross the...
Daily Star (10-Dec-2009)
HOME Secretary Alan Johnson faced fury last night after claiming the UK could cope with a population of 70 million. It came as he blasted official number-crunchers for "terrorising" people by saying the number of Britons would rocket by nearly ten...
Online Sun (10-Dec-2009)
The practice of placing children in immigration removal centres should stop "without delay" because it can damage their health, senior doctors have...
BBC News (10-Dec-2009)
LABOUR was accused of being in denial over immigration yesterday after Home Secretary Alan Johnson said Britain would cope with floods of new...
Daily Express (10-Dec-2009)Comments
The Supreme Court allows repetitious appeals
November 11, 2009Migrationwatch's Reaction to Student Visa Scandel
November, 23 2009The Prime Minister's Speech Ducked the Impact of Immigration on Population
November, 13 2009Press Release
New Poll Shows Seven out of Ten Want Immigration Slashed
November 26, 2009
75% Worried about Impact Immigration is having on Britain, 5% are Pleased. Nearly 2/3rds of Labour Voters want Immigration Sharply Cut
Friday, 11 December 2009
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