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Conversations with Peter Boghossian
Illegal IMMIGRATION Will Cause A Political REBELLION in the UK | Peter Boghossian & Matt Goodwin
Jan 16, 2024
Matt Goodwin, a professor of politics, discusses the impact of immigration on the UK. He argues that the British population has been misled on the issue. They explore the cultural effects of mass immigration, the challenges of illegal immigration, and the need for a radical insurgent movement to address the issues that the two big parties are failing to address.
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- The UK is facing challenges in managing immigration, including legal and illegal migration, due to lack of national will, fear of being labeled as racist or xenophobic, and failure to have a comprehensive integration plan and political economy that accommodates changing demographics.
- There is a prevalent reluctance among the UK's elite class to address concerns about immigration, leading to the suppression or downplaying of issues related to migration, such as grooming scandals and crime rates, which has created a growing divide between the elite and the general population, fueling frustrations and calls for alternative political movements.
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The Impact of Migration on the UK
The UK has experienced a significant increase in migration, particularly from Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. This has led to a growing cultural and demographic shift in the country's population. The net migration rate has risen from around 300,000 to over 600,000 a year, with projections indicating that the population could increase by up to eight million people in the next decade. This influx of migrants, many of whom are low-skilled, has raised concerns about social cohesion, strain on public services, and the housing crisis. The government's approach to immigration and its impact on the economy and society has become a contentious issue that requires a national conversation.
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