Chez Moi

Immigration has reared its head again in the UK and the past few days have seen a flurry of news articles on the impact immigrants are going to have on everything from population to house prices to job oppurtunities. While some flee to Britian, escaping from the hell their own country has become, others come here in search of better jobs. Latest population figures stating that by 2031, the country would boast 71 million people, is prompting people to ask the question: how can the UK cope?

With the widening of the EU umbrella, the influx of immigrants into Britain has multiplied manifold. While the government stresses that immigration has “enabled the country’s economic success”, many are not convinced. A recent Channel 4 Despatches documentary showed the economic fears some have about cheaper manual labour from overseas. [Read More...]