Rising Tides: The Immigration Debate in the UK

This chapter explores the surge of Albanian migrants crossing into the UK by small boats since 2018, highlighting the challenges they face in the asylum process. It critiques the interplay between public sentiment, media narratives, and government policies regarding immigration, tracing political shifts from Labour to Conservative governance. The discussion emphasizes the historical context of immigration policies and their transformation into a pivotal issue that shaped the Brexit vote, drawing parallels to past propaganda techniques.