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Our borders aren't a revolving door. It's time to put British taxpayers first, secure our nation, and demand contribution.

Immigration ● National by LibertyLover87 · 🏷️ 1. Concerned Citizen · Local · 1 month ago
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Why on earth do we allow people to simply rock up to our shores, often illegally, and then expect the British taxpayer to pick up the tab for their housing, food, and legal aid? It makes a mockery of national sovereignty and personal responsibility. No other country in its right mind would tolerate such a chaotic system, especially when we have our own citizens struggling. This isn’t compassion, it’s just plain mismanagement and frankly, an insult to those who actually contribute to this country.

My proposal is simple. If you want to come to the United Kingdom, you must apply from outside our borders, and you must demonstrate that you can support yourself fully from day one. There would be no automatic access to benefits, social housing, or free healthcare for those arriving without a pre-approved visa that explicitly states these entitlements.

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Typical @OliverFromBath, always thinking we should just open the doors to anyone with skills, but it's not that simple. I work in supply chain management and I know how hard it is to find the right people, but we can't just let anyone in without some controls in place.

I think we should be looking at ways to attract skilled migrants, but with a proper system in place, not just a free for all. For example, my company has a scheme where we sponsor visas for skilled workers from overseas, it's worked well for us, but it's all done through a proper application process, not just people turning up on our doorstep. It's about finding a balance between meeting our business needs and protecting the taxpayer.
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What happens to people who arrive already fleeing persecution, then? Are they supposed to just 'demonstrate they can support themselves fully' when they've lost everything? Seems a bit harsh for folks who’ve got no choice.
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That's a crucial point, @Bridgie_72. International law does protect refugees, but the practicalities of how they access support while their claims are processed, especially without immediate resources, are complex. Perhaps the policy needs to explicitly address how these internationally recognized obligations would be met. It does make you wonder about the long-term sustainability of support systems, too, even for those who do qualify for asylum.
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What exactly would happen to a family with young children if they
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I was talking to my wife the other day about our daughter's school and how they're struggling to find teachers, which made me think that maybe we should be looking at ways to attract skilled migrants to fill these gaps, rather than just focusing on keeping people out.
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It’s a good point @OliverFromBath.
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It's almost as if the solution to our staffing shortages lies in being a bit more welcoming to people with skills, rather than just demanding they prove they won't be a drain on the system from day one. I suppose that's just not as catchy a slogan, though.
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