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NHS staff who visit patients at home say St George’s flags can mean ‘no-go zones’ (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This means illegal migrants account for 4.5% of all people entering the country and yet account for 100% of the anti-migrant sentiment.

...yes, in fact, I strongly disagree with anti-migrant sentiment. I am talking about illegal immigration here. I don't get how this is related. I think we need to stop blurring the lines between legal migrants and channel-hoppers.

[–] Denjin@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's related because the rhetoric we get from those who vocally are anti-migrant is about how schools, hospitals, GPs, and other public services are coming under strain because of illegal migration which isn't the case.

They're coming under strain because of lack of investment and the increased pressure caused by legal migration.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago

I agree with every word you say. The reason I am anti illegal-immigrant is a matter of national security. While resources are a part of it, I don't blame them purely for the country's problems