Immigrants must wait for "years" before entitlement to public housing...

[Leighgull]

Those seeking asylum here should be interned in facilities, 3 hots and a cot and that's their lot. If they are telling truth about how grim life is back in their homeland they'll appreciate any protection we offer. They've got 1 month to prove their case or they can feck off. I'm a lefty tosser in most things but it really is time we got our natives sorted out. Children in UK in the 21st century cannot afford food or housing. **** the immigrants for now, get our kids a bloody bed and get them fed.

I predict a riot.

Besides there's an army of human rights lawyers, bleeding hearts and activists waiting to descend on parliament when a government tries anything like this.

At least 10 pages btw.

 

[BadFish]

The ignorance on this thread is mind numbing!

 

[BadFish]

Refugee facts and figures | British Red Cross

How many of the world’s displaced come to the UK?

People seeking asylum worldwide in 2009: 923,400
Asylum applications in the UK in 2009: 24,485

How much of total immigration do asylum seekers account for in the UK?

Total long-term immigration to the UK in 2010: 572,000
Asylum applications in the UK in 2010: 17,790

How many asylum seekers are allowed to stay in the UK?

Total asylum applications to the UK in 2010: 17,790
Total granted refugee status in 2010: 3,480

Asylum seekers and refugees make up such a small percentage of UK immigration. I can't help but wonder why they get much bile and hatred thrown at them.

 

[Dandyman]

Those seeking asylum here should be interned in facilities, 3 hots and a cot and that's their lot. If they are telling truth about how grim life is back in their homeland they'll appreciate any protection we offer. They've got 1 month to prove their case or they can feck off. I'm a lefty tosser in most things but it really is time we got our natives sorted out. Children in UK in the 21st century cannot afford food or housing. **** the immigrants for now, get our kids a bloody bed and get them fed.

Immigrants and those seeking refugee status are two different groups of people.

 

[Dandyman]

Refugee facts and figures | British Red Cross

How many of the world’s displaced come to the UK?

People seeking asylum worldwide in 2009: 923,400
Asylum applications in the UK in 2009: 24,485

How much of total immigration do asylum seekers account for in the UK?

Total long-term immigration to the UK in 2010: 572,000
Asylum applications in the UK in 2010: 17,790

How many asylum seekers are allowed to stay in the UK?

Total asylum applications to the UK in 2010: 17,790
Total granted refugee status in 2010: 3,480

Asylum seekers and refugees make up such a small percentage of UK immigration. I can't help but wonder why they get much bile and hatred thrown at them.

Because it suits those who control a significant part of our media to direct anger at the most vulnerable in society rather than have people question the system or people actually responsible for the state of the country.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Refugee facts and figures | British Red Cross

How many of the world’s displaced come to the UK?

People seeking asylum worldwide in 2009: 923,400
Asylum applications in the UK in 2009: 24,485

How much of total immigration do asylum seekers account for in the UK?

Total long-term immigration to the UK in 2010: 572,000
Asylum applications in the UK in 2010: 17,790

How many asylum seekers are allowed to stay in the UK?

Total asylum applications to the UK in 2010: 17,790
Total granted refugee status in 2010: 3,480

Asylum seekers and refugees make up such a small percentage of UK immigration. I can't help but wonder why they get much bile and hatred thrown at them.

don't care about percentages , if they don't belong here they don't come in . this country's been a soft touch and it's about time we put our foot down and tightened up our borders, getting out of the EU is a step in the right direction if you ask me, anyway why are you bothered pom
regards
DR

 

[BadFish]

Because it suits those who control a significant part of our media to direct anger at the most vulnerable in society rather than have people question the system or people actually responsible for the state of the country.

It astounds me that people fall for this time and time again.

 

[Dandyman]

don't care about percentages , if they don't belong here they don't come in . this country's been a soft touch and it's about time we put our foot down and tightened up our borders, getting out of the EU is a step in the right direction if you ask me, anyway why are you bothered pom
regards
DR

Under the 1951 Convention refugees have every right to seek asylum here.

 

[e77]

Are there problems linked with immigration? Yes.

Has it hit some trades and areas more than most? Yes.

Has the impact of it been blown up by some to cover up shortcomings in their lives or policies? Yes.

 

[Soulman]

Well i think there are many that have paid in and served, that should have first dibs.
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[BadFish]

don't care about percentages , if they don't belong here they don't come in . this country's been a soft touch and it's about time we put our foot down and tightened up our borders, getting out of the EU is a step in the right direction if you ask me, anyway why are you bothered pom
regards
DR

If only we could find you a time machine, eh?

 

[beorhthelm]

Asylum seekers and refugees make up such a small percentage of UK immigration. I can't help but wonder why they get much bile and hatred thrown at them.

because terms and labels are mis-applied, and support for asylum seekers is used as cover to allow or excuse many others. as we see here in this thread, the arguments around immigrants becomes about asylum seekers, when they are not the same.

 

[Soulman]

because terms and labels are mis-applied, and support for asylum seekers is used as cover to allow or excuse many others. as we see here in this thread, the arguments around immigrants becomes about asylum seekers, when they are not the same.

Yep, but it is much easier to bodyswerve the "Immigrants must wait for "years" before entitlement to public housing..." by changing it to the asylum seekers.....which as you rightly stated is not the same.

 

[Soulman]

I predict a riot.

Besides there's an army of human rights lawyers, bleeding hearts and activists waiting to descend on parliament when a government tries anything like this.

At least 10 pages btw.

Yep...... correct, that is why it will not happen.

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

under the 1951 convention refugees have every right to seek asylum here.

that old chestnut
regards
DR

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

if only we could find you a time machine, eh?

yep, a look into the future, could be a scary place
regards
DR

 

[EDS]

Ringfence Croydon and stick um all there, they couldn't mess it up anymore.....

Have you been to Croydon, they bloody are already all there. When I used to work in Purley way they were queuing up around the block at the immigration centre.

 

[EDS]

Surely asylum seekers are supposed to go to the safest nearest country to them or am i wrong?

They are not after safety, they are after free stuff.

 

[SussexHoop]

Surely asylum seekers are supposed to go to the safest nearest country to them or am i wrong?

I don't think that's quite right but I think they're supposed to claim asylum in the 1st safe country they arrive in which may not necessarily be the nearest.

Would anyone really deny assistance to genuine asylum seekers?

 

[BigGully]

I don't think that's quite right but I think they're supposed to claim asylum in the 1st safe country they arrive in which may not necessarily be the nearest.

Would anyone really deny assistance to genuine asylum seekers?

Of course you would, it is how genuine their case might be, the length of time or the likely disappearance of them if they are not deemed worthy of asylum here.

Mass illegal immigration and non deportation of failed asylum seekers creates an negative environment for those legitimately living here, it needs to be addressed.

Dont muddle compassion with turning a blind eye to the failings of these policies.