I think you are being unreasonable OP. Just because someone questions the effects of mass immigration doesn’t mean they’re hateful or racist. People are allowed to have concerns about what’s happening in their own country.
I feel that mass immigration has changed what it means to be British, and not necessarily in a good way. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about how quickly things have shifted, and how people like me, who’ve grown up here, are starting to feel like outsiders in our own country.
Yes, white people are still the majority in the UK, but globally, we’re a minority. And Britain is a small island with limited space, resources, and services. It doesn’t feel sustainable to keep increasing the population this way, especially when public services are already under pressure.
I don’t hate anyone, and I know many people come here looking for safety or opportunity. But I also think it’s fair to say that multiculturalism in the UK has gone too far. We’re told to celebrate every culture but our own, and when white British people try to express pride in our history or traditions, we’re often labelled racist or outdated.
I also want to say something that people might not agree with, but it’s how I genuinely feel. I know the original poster said her family has been here for five generations, and I’m not denying her legal status or lived experience. But I think there’s a difference between being a citizen and being part of a deeper shared national identity that’s rooted in culture, ancestry, and history.
For example, if I were born in China, I personally wouldn’t feel Chinese in a cultural or ancestral sense, even if I had a passport. That’s not about hatred. It’s about recognising that identity runs deeper than just where you’re born. I think that’s a valid perspective, and people should be able to say it without being shut down or labelled racist.
What makes it feel even more unfair is that you don’t really see British people moving abroad and expecting other countries to adjust their traditions or sense of national identity to suit us. But here, we’re expected to constantly adapt while being told we should stay silent about our own culture. That doesn’t feel like equal respect.
I’m not against individuals but I am against unchecked immigration and forced diversity policies that don’t reflect the reality of how many people actually feel. We’re told it’s progress but to many of us, it feels more like erasure.
I think we need to be able to say these things without being attacked. This is our country too and if we don’t speak up, we risk losing the very culture and values that made Britain what it is.