Immigration Discourse and National Identity

This chapter explores the contentious debates surrounding immigration and asylum, emphasizing the public's increasing disillusionment with these issues. It examines historical perspectives on identity and citizenship, particularly in the context of British Pakistanis, while addressing the rise of mass deportation narratives within contemporary political discourse. The conversation critiques the reduction of complex social issues to numerical data, advocating for a deeper understanding of identity and belonging in a globalized world.