New immigration figures raise questions about government rhetoric
This morning the government released new figures showing refugees crossing the Channel in small boats accounted for just 3.8 per cent of immigration to the UK. That’s a tiny figure. So why do they talk of a “migrant crisis”? Today, the government will fan the flames of hate and division by saying all immigration is unwelcome. But immigration is not a problem for the UK. It helps to grow the economy. It enriches all of us. And it offers protection to people who have experienced some of the worst things imaginable. But they will pay particular attention to the boat …
Would YOU do anything for love?
90% of Brits say they’d do anything to protect their loved ones if they were in danger. 73% of Brits would be separated from their loved ones if it meant protecting them. 1 in 2 British parents would risk jail to protect their child. The number one feeling Brits have about people who put their lives on the line for their loved ones is – Respect. Our new survey shows that, for most of us, protecting those we love is one of the most important thing in our lives. And that’s what many refugees are doing when they travel to …
