David Burrowes MP: Immigration detention should no longer be out of sight and out of mind
The current system fails taxpayers and detainees alike.
The current system fails taxpayers and detainees alike.
The months before an election hold great temptation to make rash and unworkable promises that come back to haunt us. Let’s try something else.
His proposals in his own words.
And only two in five of these respondents plumped for an end to EU free movement or exit.
Also: Miliband plays with Farage and plays with fire. The unGreen BBC. Jonathan Jones is a twat. Two new Biteback books. Plus: Guido’s Iranian payments to friends of Israel.
She has pared the Home Office back to dealing what she regards as essentials: security policy, border control, policy formation.
The strength of voter concern about immigration has now reached such a pitch that voters are turning away from the mainstream parties.
There are suggestions that the Conservatives should seek to impose emergency controls – and dare Nick Clegg to break up the Coalition.
Stronger British border controls have revealed the real problem – the failure of the EU’s open borders.
While legitimate refugees risk their lives, bogus migrants get away with repeatedly breaking the law.
There are few clear answers to that question, despite all the firm rhetoric flying around. What we need is more nuance and better information.
After last week’s results, the public will expect all UK MEPs to get behind the Prime Minister’s plan.
Instead of flinging insults, the Culture Secretary offers voters a viable alternative to UKIP.
Sir Andrew Green knows much about immigration policy, but in my experience the current system is broken.
There is no conflict between immigration control and an open economy. And it would help if this new group could get its facts right.