Friday, 15 January 2010

A selection of recent media reports

Immigrants will attribute to population explosion in the UK
There is an expected growth of 16 million from the current figure of 61 million to almost 77 million in 2060 - a rise of 25%. This means that UK would have the largest population in the EU, ahead of the projections for France (72 million) and Germany (71 million).
The Sikh Times (15-Jan-2010)

FURY AS LABOUR CLAIM THEY'VE BEATEN RACISM
A CABINET minister sparked anger last night by claiming that Labour had largely conquered racial discrimination in...
Daily Express (15-Jan-2010)

Security minister acknowledges asylum problem ahead of London 2012
Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 07:20 Comment on this story Security minister Lord West has admitted the issue of foreign athletes seeking asylum or going missing after the London 2012 Olympics is a problem that needs...
This Is Surrey Today (15-Jan-2010)

Race wars in the orange groves of Italy
They came from Africa for a paltry wage, then were driven out when the work dried up. Michael Day reports from Rosarno on the sinister forces behind last week's violence in...
The Independent (15-Jan-2010)

Rutland prison will not hold failed asylum seekers, MP is told
An MP says he has won an assurance from the prisons minister that a jail in his constituency will not be turned into a clearing centre for failed asylum seekers.
This is Leicestershire (14-Jan-2010)

Immigrants discovered inside lorry heading for Leicestershire
Five illegal immigrants from Afghanistan were found hiding in a lorry-load of dog biscuits bound for...
This is Leicestershire (14-Jan-2010)

Inequality 'is not just about race'
Tackling discrimination and inequality must take account of the importance of social class in holding people back rather than simply concentrating on race, Communities Secretary John Denham has...
Evening Standard (14-Jan-2010)

The war of French dressing
A plan to ban the wearing of the burqa in public stokes new...
The Economist (14-Jan-2010)

Allons, citoyens de l'Europe
Yet another dubious provision in the Lisbon treaty: citizens'...
The Economist (14-Jan-2010)

A dangerous numbers game
The polls tell us that immigration continues to head the list of issues of most concern to the British public. What this means is less clear. There is anxiety about community relations and failure to integrate, particularly with reference to Muslims who were, or whose families were, initially from...
The Tablet (14-Jan-2010)

Labour claims victory over racism
Labour claimed today that it has drastically reduced the scourge of racism and that people from ethnic minorities are no longer automatically disadvantaged in modern Britain. 
Timesonline (14-Jan-2010)

Spain signals ambitious EU presidency
Spain has quickly shown it intends to play a driving role in the EU during its six-month presidency -- at the risk of being snubbed, as happened this week over a bold economic...
Yahoo Uk And Ireland News (14-Jan-2010)

Report's call to avoid 'assumptions' on asylum seekers
Asylum policy making should be based on solid evidence rather than "unfounded assumptions", says the author of new research about asylum seekers.
BBC News UK (14-Jan-2010)

Asylum seeker policies 'barbaric'
Government policy designed to deter asylum seekers has been condemned as "barbaric" - while new research suggests it has no impact anyway. Harsh policies designed to make Britain a less welcoming place have no demonstrable influence on asylum seekers, according to a new...
Denbighshire Visitor (14-Jan-2010)

KEEP OUT WE'RE FULL
WHAT a surprise another immigrant camp has sprung up in Calais after the last one was bulldozed. About 400 illegals there are ready to force their way into...
Daily Star (14-Jan-2010)

BRITISH ASYLUM: 'USELESS' LAWS CAN'T HALT FLOOD OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS
TOUGH laws aimed at deterring asylum seekers have had no effect on the numbers flooding into Britain. Immigration Minister Phil Woolas promised to get tough on immigrants when he joined the Home Office in...
Daily Star (14-Jan-2010)

IMMIGRANTS SQUAT IN YOUR HOUSE AND YOU'RE POWERLESS
SOMETIMES an incident occurs that encapsulates the rotten state we re...
Daily Express (14-Jan-2010)