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We cannot continue taking on immigrants indefinitely

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MobilityCat · 08/02/2025 15:27

I'll probably be shot down for saying this but Immigration should be strictly controlled or we'll all become significantly disadvantaged. While international law doesn't require asylum seekers to stay in the first safe country they reach, some governments argue they should. There is a belief that the UK has a fairer asylum process, more legal protections, and better opportunities for work and education compared to other countries. While the reality may be different, word of mouth and social media often spread the idea that the UK is a good place to seek asylum. Our reputation as a desirable asylum destination is straining social services, housing, and the asylum system. The NHS and schools face increased pressure, housing shortages worsen, and asylum backlogs lead to long waits and high costs. Public frustration is growing, fueling political divisions. The system is unsustainable due to financial burdens, fairness concerns, and security risks.

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ReginaMolesworthy · 08/02/2025 15:33

ilovesooty · 08/02/2025 15:30

We don't even take our fair share of asylum seekers.

Who determines what a "fair share" should be?

marshmallowfinder · 08/02/2025 15:33

ilovesooty · 08/02/2025 15:30

We don't even take our fair share of asylum seekers.

I doubt that very much.

FromHere · 08/02/2025 15:32

Lots of countries take far more asylum seekers than we do. The op sounds like a PPB for the racist and thick right wing Reform party

TemporaryPosition · 08/02/2025 15:31

ilovesooty · 08/02/2025 15:30

We don't even take our fair share of asylum seekers.

How is it calculated

How many are Japan taking?

JHound · 08/02/2025 15:30

This is a very unique argument that I have never heard before.

No but seriously most people agree with controlled immigration but the capitalist system in which we live continuously pushes for more sources of labour.

It doesn’t seem like any political party is particularly interested in curbing immigrant numbers - no matter what they say when not in power.

ilovesooty · 08/02/2025 15:30

We don't even take our fair share of asylum seekers.

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