

#077 - Alp Mehmet - Immigration Policy: Is Britain Becoming an Island of Strangers?
42 snips May 26, 2025
Alp Mehmet, Chairman of Migration Watch UK and a former British ambassador, dives into the urgent challenges of Britain's immigration policies. He discusses the unsustainability of current migration trends and the implications of mass immigration on the nation’s demographics and identity. Alp highlights the disconnect between political rhetoric and public concerns, emphasizing the need for accountability in addressing cultural integration. With over 1.2 million immigrants yearly, he raises critical questions about the future of British society.
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Integration and Cultural Cohesion
- Integration is a two-way street requiring migrants to accept and become part of the society they join.
- Britain no longer has a shared culture or history among its diverse population, creating future challenges.
Alp Mehmet's Migration Story
- Alp Mehmet arrived from Cyprus before its independence, effectively remaining British.
- He identifies as part of the Windrush generation of Commonwealth migrants.
Unsustainable Migration and Integration Decline
- Migration Watch UK highlights that most migrants do not fill high-skill jobs and may not contribute economically.
- The scale of migration has increased and integration efforts as seen in earlier decades are weakening.