Comment on Latest Immigration Statistics 25 August, 2011
In response to the immigration statistics released this morning showing net migration for 2010 at 239,000, 21% higher on last year, Sir Andrew Green said:
"These figures lay bare the legacy of the Labour government with immigration last year close to a quarter of a million, the second highest ever. The coalition government will have to face down some vested interests if they are to get anywhere near their target of tens of thousands."
A selection of recent media reports
Net immigration up by more than 20%
Net migration to the UK rose by more than 20% last year to 239,000, official figures showed today. The increase from 198,000 i
The Independent (25-Aug-2011)
People smuggler who trafficked 62 illegal immigrants into Britain is jailed for three years
) A people smuggler made such vast profits smuggling illega
The Mail On Sunday (25-Aug-2011)
20% increase in immigrants coming to UK
The number of people moving to Britain jumped by 21 per cent last year in a fresh blow to the Government's efforts to curb immigr
London Evening Standard (25-Aug-2011)
Govt to be sued for axing immigration contract
The American defence company Raytheon, is suing the Government for 500m after they cancelled a contract for a new imm
PoliticsHome (25-Aug-2011)
Immigrant numbers RISE by 20% despite Government bid to slash numbers
) The number of people migrating to the UK soared by more than 20 per cent last year, according
The Mail On Sunday (25-Aug-2011)
Migration to the UK rose 20 per cent to 239,0000 last year, figures show
Net migration to the UK rose by more than 20 per cent last year to 239,000, official figu
Telegraph.co.uk (25-Aug-2011)
Net migration total up by a fifth
Net migration rose by 21% last year, with 239,000 more people arriving in the UK than those leaving, the Office for National Statisti
BBC News UK (25-Aug-2011)
THE LABOUR PARTY HAS DESTROYED OUR ASYLUM SYSTEM
MY great grandparents arrived in Britain at the turn of the last century. To describe them as being grateful to Bri
Express.co.uk (25-Aug-2011)
Immigration minister opens South West Border Agency offices
Immigration Minister Damian Green has been in Plymouth to officially open the UK Border Agency's ne
BBC News England (24-Aug-2011)
Captured Iraqi immigrant 'facing deportation'
An Iraqi man recaptured after going on the run from immigration authorities in north Cumbria is facing deportat
BBC News England (24-Aug-2011)
Labour's shambolic management of asylum system cost taxpayer £10 billion
By Tim Montgomerie Follow Tim on Twitter. A report from MigrationWatch reveals
Conservative Home (24-Aug-2011)
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