Tag: Immigration
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Easter catchup: Small parties shine in debates
The Easter holidays haven’t seen a slowdown in the news, especially when it comes to the parties’ general election campaigns. But what did we learn from the televised leaders’ debate?
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Farage under fire over race equality laws
UKIP’s leader is coming under criticism after calling racial discrimination laws outdated. He says racism isn’t a problem now, but some accuse him of not recognising it within his own party.
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African sprinter found living rough in London
Jimmy Thoronka, one of Sierra Leone’s top athletes, has been found begging on the streets of London, desperate to avoid a return to his troubled home. He is set to be deported. Is this fair?
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Detained refugees treated like ‘caged animals’
MPs are calling for an end to the indefinite confinement of asylum seekers after a report revealed horrific abuses in a UK detention centre. How can such abuses be occurring on British soil?
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Migration figures shatter Cameron’s promise
David Cameron pledged to cut immigration to ‘tens of thousands’. But now the Conservatives face criticism over the rise in immigration on its watch. Was this a foolish promise?
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Immigration looms over Merkel’s UK visit
As the German chancellor begins her visit to the UK today, she leaves behind a country torn apart by anti-Islam protests. Merkel has condemned the marches; but will her words backfire?
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Obama announces major changes to US immigration
The president has bypassed America’s gridlocked Congress and announced huge reforms for 5m illegal immigrants. Is it the only way to bring about meaningful change or an attack on democracy?
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EU migrants bring billions to UK, report shows
Contrary to popular belief, EU migrants to the UK pay far more in taxes than they receive in state benefits. But is the increasingly toxic immigration debate about more than just money?
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Refugees risk their lives to reach Europe
As migrants in France storm a ferry in their desperation to reach the UK, the UN says that Europe needs to do more to help the world’s rising tide of refugees. What can be done?
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Australia returns asylum seekers to Sri Lanka
In breach of international law, Australia has acted to return asylum seekers to Sri Lanka, despite the fact that many may face persecution there. Can refusing them refuge be justified?
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MPs’ fury over the ‘national scandal’ of FGM
A report by MPs urgently calls for a national plan to deal with the issue of female genital mutilation in the UK. But is it up to communities or authorities to put an end to this abuse?
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First-time voters proud of UK refugee legacy
A large majority of young voters, a poll shows, want Britain to remain a safe haven for those fleeing violence and persecution. Will their views counter the rise in anti-immigrant feeling?
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Storms gather over choice of new EU president
Despite the huge eurosceptic vote in the recent elections, the next EU president is likely to be another federalist and not a reformer. Is the EU ignoring the continent’s growing discontent?
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Farage under fire for ‘racist’ radio remarks
Just days before the European elections, UKIP’s leader Nigel Farage has given a ‘disastrous’ radio interview, making offensive comments about immigrants. Yet his support remains steady. Why?
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Overseas students turn away from the UK
Foreign students coming to study in the UK’s world-class universities bring in £10bn a year, but the numbers are falling. Is it just a question of finances or should we have other concerns?