The immigration figures just announced are absolutely shocking.
Just as shocking is the blasé reaction of the government - oh well, we tried our best, but why not turn your attention to the economy...
As a Conservative this is problematic.
How can I support a party that is not serious about controlling immigration.
However painful it might be, possibly it is necessary to punish the Conservatives even at the risk of Labour creeping back in.
Labour will be a nightmare of course.
But a society with ever-accelerating immigration is also a nightmare (unless you are wealthy and privileged enough to be able to insulate yourself from it).
The rhetoric from the Conservatives on immigration is going to have to get a great deal tougher if they hope to retain my support.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31638174
Just as shocking is the blasé reaction of the government - oh well, we tried our best, but why not turn your attention to the economy...
As a Conservative this is problematic.
How can I support a party that is not serious about controlling immigration.
However painful it might be, possibly it is necessary to punish the Conservatives even at the risk of Labour creeping back in.
Labour will be a nightmare of course.
But a society with ever-accelerating immigration is also a nightmare (unless you are wealthy and privileged enough to be able to insulate yourself from it).
The rhetoric from the Conservatives on immigration is going to have to get a great deal tougher if they hope to retain my support.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-31638174
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