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FootballFan on 17 February 2010
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SamuelRSmith said:
FootballFan said:
SamuelRSmith said:

"A large amount of people in this country (like myself) believe immigration has gone to far."

A large amount of people in this country have no fucking clue about what they're talking about.


The country is way over populated and there are not enough jobs to go around. Alot of immigrants actually believe the same.

In no way am i agreeing that there needs to be a complete stop on immigration, we need to try to reverse the aging population. But, as you no, there is going to be "Australian like" entry into the UK when the NEW government gain power

Over populated?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_population_density

We're 51st in terms of population density, if you also look at the nations above us, we're far better resourced to deal with the density than the vast majority of them.

And why should population be getting the blame for the lack of jobs? Reducing the powers of the trade unions, removing green belts and red tapes, etc. could all provide many more jobs, and a far better standard of living than just kicking out people when we don't have enough jobs.

If you can actually show me any practical differences between the Tory policy, and what we currently have, I'd be glad to see them. As far as I can tell, it's just better PR.

UK/=/ England.

Im not aware of the population density in Scotland or Wales but i would say if those land masses and population were deducted we would be alot higher up.

I can only speak for the Yorkshire region Leeds Hull Bradford areas. Maybe its only here but its very difficult to get a job and will only get harder in teh future as jobs are leaving. Most of the primary sector jobs have gone and secondary are leaving quicker than i can count especially with the biggest employer(in york) Nestle.

Also in areas such as Hull the government opted build over 100,000 homes on a flood plain. This isn't sustainable at all and just increases the problems. Same with green belt land, i think it should remain.

Im not sure about teh differences on immigration policy between conservatives and labour im afraid so it would be wrong for me to comment on that. But, im sure there are a number of key differences between the parties otherwise why would there be such conflict and strong hatred between them?