What is it that riles people up about immigration so much?

Its not 1000s a week. I am not a fool.

It's not an important question, it is your fears not facts asking and you are just trying to point score when none to be had imo. Your daughter is more likely to be harmed by someone they know than an asylum seeker, that is your perceived threat.

I fear the Andrew Tates of this world, the Wayne Cousins a whole lot more for the safety of women and girls, sexual harassment is on the rise. Not to say that I agree with housing people who we know little about in communities but the reality is often less troublesome than the worry. For example, Bell hotel that kicked off - they've been housing asylum and homeless for years, until that once incident with the young girl of him trying to kiss/grope her. How many women or girls have been subject to unwanted touching in Epping by people who are not asylum seekers? I tell you what, at least that man is going to jail for it, which is more than can be said for a lot of sexual predators. I never saw any outrage by people when those other women were attacked tho, did you?

https://www.police.uk/pu/your-area/essex-police/epping-and-ongar/?tab=Statistics

Sorry but do you really blame them for sticking together given the anti-migrant feeling?

One of the main reasons that many people who came to the UK in the 60s / 70s / 80s ended up living nearby each other is because if they moved to a “white area” their homes were attacked with racist graffiti, dog shit (or worse) put through their letter box and they were constantly abused, told to go home and made to feel completely unsafe. Their children were bullied and life was made a living hell. I’ve heard countless stories from friends whose parents lived through this.

I have not said it I am not concerned. I think genuine, fact driven, considered discussions and actions on both legal and illegal immigration is essential. The problems will only get worse with climate change

I just hate the vitriol that comes with it and the idea that its the root of all our problems...And the lies, misinformation and distorted facts

And again when you say 1000s a week. On average its not. 38k ÷ 52 is not 1000s.

@sleepwouldbenice - I didn’t say it was a one stop resolution but surely any fool can see that placing a limit on the thousands of extra non entitled people per week might help a little?

You think it’s ok to treat people like this then? Are the people who object to their weddings being cancelled at short notice racist bigots too?

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14081721/amp/Now-hotel-cancels-weddings-make-room-asylum-seekers.html

Yep sorry, see below. You are acting like this is news to you or is controversial in some way. Did you think it would be later or earlier?

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/immigration-report-minority-white-british-goodwin-b2766293.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_the_United_Kingdom

Do you though? Obviously dodging an important question. The intimidating men in our local town are a serious threat to mine.

It's one factor in a much much longer list. Underfunding in general, critical recruitment issues, aging population with increased acuity etc etc
It really isn't the one stop resolution that you are told it is

We have by far more legal immigrants than illegal. Over a million a year migrated to the UK until last year. This surely has far more an impact on our infrastructure? All of that is 'controlled'.

They are given a lot more than some of our own homeless in need. My nephew tried to return here after a few years abroad and was told he could not claim any benefits despite being a tax payer for years before he left.
It’s the numbers though - thousands weekly. How is anyone not concerned by that?

People naively think the immigrants are one homogenous group who will settle into U.K. life given the chance - the Sunni and Shia Muslims have centuries long antagonism, arranged marriages, female genital mutilialtion in parts of Africa, Hindu / Muslim problems in Kashmir, etc We still have Protestant /Catholic sectarianism in parts of Scotland. It’s insane to allow huge numbers in as you also import their existing problems.

Did you really just give me something from a GB news presenter as a fact? Even says 'could' not will? Can you please find something from someone who is neutral? Thanks.

30k illegal immigrants year to date is a average size community, UK doesn't have the space or resources for this year on year. 180k since 2018. It is destroying the country.
Legal ok, but we live in a small land so needs control

I dont need to think about it. Although of course the number should be less, I understand numbers and statistics very well and I know that life in the UK wouldn't miraculously turn around if it was nil

Well the white British demographic change is a fact, I guess the timeline is up for debate + or - a few years. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/britain-s-identity-crisis-white-british-to-become-minority-by-2063-as-immigration-surges/ar-AA1G6foI?ocid=bingnews&apiversion=v2&noservercache=1&domshim=1&renderwebcomponents=1&wcseo=1&batchservertelemetry=1&noservertelemetry=1

The ethnic sectarianism is a prediction, would you not agree it’s heading that way?

Nice try.

@Happyjoe - do you have a daughter?

You exaggerated all aspects implying they are given a wonderful welcome

Thankyou, people are standing outside shouting at hotels whereas they should be shouting at governments!

None of this is based on facts.

I agree with your first part, it's human nature to fear a stranger but we should allow reason to overcome this.

Your second paragraph, nobody has been able to really truly explain what heritage and identity means in the UK. Just get trite such as 'well, it's fish n chips innit'. (Neither of those foods originated in the UK). I'd love to know what both of those things really are.

Third, yes of course it would still be Japanese. Why wouldn't it be?

No, concerns are valid and should be listened to, but also the reverse too. When things explained in a truthful, factual manner people don't want to hear it.

Nigel Farage is a symptom. Once the baby boomers start to die off, white British people are on the way to becoming the largest minority rather than a majority which will take around 30 years. Politics will inevitably veer towards ethnic sectarianism, I’ve got a feeling you’ll be looking back on Farage with warm fuzzy feelings compared to what happens over the next 3 decades,

@Happyjoe Of course, I 100% blame the governments. Who else would be responsible ?

Because people like to be surrounded by "their own kind". And some people see immigration as a threat to the "safety" a homogeneous society provides.

Also, some people are very proud of their heritage and the sense of identity and connection they feel through that identity. Consequently, they feel anxious that their heritage, the identity of the culture they associate with, is going to be irreparably changed if large numbers of "foreign" people move to their country.

Would Japan still be "Japanese" if 20% of the population were made up of people who weren't born there and weren't ethnically Asian?

To some, these are very important issues. You might disagree or not share their concerns, but that doesn't make those concerns any less valid.