Migrants get up to £2000 on bankcard after prison sentences

Not at all what I wrote, but you seem to have Starmer’s instinct for politics (ie none). The UK is in quite a febrile state, because we’re borrowing 600 million quid a day, workers are about to be taxed up the hoop again, welfare spending is through the roof and we seem unable to control our borders. Starmer and his dim little sixth form debating society government need to get a grip on the optics, and should realise that the press will be looking for every example of state largesse towards boat arrivals. Taxis from Aberdeen to Durham are ludicrous and obscene, by any measure.

I will never vote Reform - we are a mixed race family. But FFS, one or both of the main parties needs to get a lot better at politics if we don’t want to lurch any further towards installing Frog Face as PM.

Plus I said “yawn” and then went on to explain my reasoning!

I think it’s how you watched it!

The cards were only given to certain people on that flight not to everyone!!

Really? I don’t think you’re really centre if a couple of throwaway remarks on a social media site would sway you to Reform:

They would be going back to their home country, so their own government could sort out their benefits.

Whether Starmer is personally making the taxi calls or not is irrelevant. It’s undeniable that Labour are doing an awful job. Truly, unbelievably awful. Worse than the Tories,
and I really didn’t think that was possible.
I cannot believe how economically illiterate they are. This country is going to be in a terrible state in another 4 years. It’s going to be bad for everyone except illegal migrants and human rights lawyers at this rate.

Absolutely. Please don't believe the media.

Be careful for what you wish for. Don't know if heard about the British journo who was shot in the leg by ICE agents in LA a couple months ago? Well, he is an old friend. Despite having full insurance for his who family, over 2K a month, he was left with an £80k bill at the end, and a refusal from the insurance to cover wound changing and walking aids. Luckily for him he saved several thousand as married to a nurse, but honestly, we do not want this system.

Thing is though people swallow that much crap they'll probably think you're being serious 😭

It’s interesting that the US is the only comparator in this debate, and is scorned by the left (although properly insured or self-pay US patients receive excellent care).

There are a whole plethora of alternatives across the European continent that are neither communist (NHS) or self-pay/insure (USA). I’d take getting ill anywhere back in France over running the gauntlet with hordes of the unwashed in an NHS A&E, following which (if I’m lucky) I’ll be given a bed in a shared ward with no privacy, poor infection control and hygiene and expected to be eternally grateful to the sainted NHS, like some kind of supplicant. It’s weird.

They can get one with the doctor who they are otherwise being taken to visit 800 miles away.

This is the Early Release Scheme, OP.
Only certain foreign nationals are eligible. They are being deported (for the crimes they committed) and they were also liable to removal (for being here illegally in some way). By doing this, the UK is saving money on further prison time and the cost of administrative removal. Both would cost us much more than £2000.

Farage et al are relying on people like you, who believe the media and spread misinformation without researching the truth.

You'd vote Reform because people on here comment with "Hi Nice" and "Yawn"? Wow.

Yes, Starmer has personally called Ubers for migrants to go to a GP appontment/swan feast/5 star hotel/ insert propaganda here just to troll you.

I hate this argument. Yes, we have loads of criminals. There are some really shitty British citizens, born and bred.

But that doesn’t mean we add to them.

If I could kick those British criminals out of the country I would, but sadly we have no choice but to tolerate them and house them in prison, or pray they don’t beat, rape or murder us.

But I repeat, that’s not a reason to invite more criminals into the country and keep them here.

You’re right, we have enough to worry about.

Sounds cheap deal if gets people gone! Seriously tho, must be a good reason? Cheaper in the long run? Makes people want to leave? Bit like how taxpayers pay council tenants £1,000-£2,500 to downsize in property!

It's funny, all this uproar constantly over migrants about money. Why no uproar over how much money our gov's waste? Just watched that fast lane thing about PPE that the tories ran, billions of our money gone into their friends pockets, billions gone.... all our money. This sort of stuff is a real scandal and yet.. nothing, radio silence, no protests outside houses of parliament.

How do you get a zoom appointment if you're not registered with a doctor? 😕
As doctors usually need you to have a fixed address.

I would be dead if it weren’t for the nhs. Granted my MH care has been pretty poor but twice I’ve been sectioned just before I took my own life. I’ve also been sectioned for psychosis. I couldnt afford a medical policy that would cover that, particularly as an existing condition.

OP, there are 12.5 million people in the UK who have criminal records.
Do you think they are all asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants?

How else are they meant to afford the boat back to the UK?

This is misinformation, unsurprising given how ITV had portrayed it in the story. The only ones that get money are ones that have applied to leave under the Facilitated return scheme. They may not be keen on leaving but the ones who are literally forcibly deported will not be eligible for any money. You get differing amounts of money based on when you apply - for instance you can only get the highest amount, £1500, if you apply for the scheme while you're still in custody.

A additional 500 can be granted for people with specific additional needs like a serious mental health disorder. The idea that forcibly deported criminals are getting 2k each is just pure scandal mongering and very poor journalism by ITV.
Check out the rules of the scheme which gives the financial incentive, to get the facts: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-facilitated-return-scheme-frs/facilitated-return-scheme-frs-accessible--2

I wouldn’t want to contribute to their bus fare though.

And what about the lovely roast swan with all the trimmings they get to eat.