Category Archives: Immigration

Three high profile men whose words seem consistent

Posted on December 27, 2019 by ianchisnall

Today on Facebook this image of the Pope’s 2019 Crucifix has been circulating where he has replaced the body of Christ with the image of a refugee lifejacket, with this leader of the Roman Catholic Church stating that every refugee … Continue reading →

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Two very different ways of spending Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2019 by ianchisnall

Social media has been kept very busy over the last few days as the plans made by Boris for his Christmas emerged. Many people have been critical of Johnson for taking the time off and going to have a break, … Continue reading →

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It appears that the Patel proposal is destined for collapse

Posted on November 16, 2019 by ianchisnall

This statement from Priti Patel back when she began her role as Home Secretary was followed more recently by a similar aspect for the General Election manifesto pledge which in some senses is simply a follow up to the promises … Continue reading →

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A vital part of our shared history and heritage

Posted on November 9, 2019 by ianchisnall

A friend of mine is one of the keynote speakers at this event today and although it is a very local event for the people who live in the Nottingham area, it is an event that deserves being profiled more … Continue reading →

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One or two right notes, but certainly in the wrong order

Posted on April 4, 2019 by ianchisnall

The news that Theresa and Jeremy have begun to meet, claiming to discuss a way forward that will work across their two large parties should be seen by many people who believe in a two party system as a very … Continue reading →

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The Government appears to have a chaotic immigration policy

Posted on January 23, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Monday in Parliament four Conservative MPs including Gillian Keegan, the MP for Chichester asked Sajid Javid the same question and then there was a brief set of additional questions from them and some colleagues from other parties. The answers … Continue reading →

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A poor grasp of racism from someone who should know much better

Posted on January 22, 2019 by ianchisnall

Over the last ten days there have been two public statements by Melanie Phillips on the theme of racism that both raise some serious questions. According to Wikipedia Melanie who is a Jew was born to parents who arrived in … Continue reading →

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The Home Office needs refloating

Posted on January 3, 2019 by ianchisnall

Two early examples so far this year have emerged from different places making it clear that the Home Office needs to be reformed in a manner that introduces some credible elements, or perhaps divided up into components that are each … Continue reading →

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Lets have some consistency in our border rules!

Posted on December 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

I am really delighted to read this article from the Guardian that at long last the Police are going to end some of their formal processes that for far too long have connected then to the UK Visas and Immigration … Continue reading →

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NHS risks damaging Australian communities

Posted on October 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

In the light of recent stories of medics who are being deported or threatened with deportation from the UK for reasons that make very little sense to most people who live here and rely on the NHS, it seems very … Continue reading →

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