Friday 8 April 2016

Marriage, a popular loophole

Marriage was popular in 1915. Conscription had been introduced for the first time in Britain, but not for married men. That loophole was closed in March 1916. MPs were conscripted if they hadn't volunteered. After the Second World War two professions were exempt: merchant navy and mining. I joined the MN. "An army dodger, eh?" There was a strong feeling of duty. Now young men come here because of conditions in their countries. Lawyers get paid to help them. Marriage is the obvious loophole.  Instead of holding a divisive and disruptive referendum on the EU the Government should control borders. UKIP support would evaporate! Leaving the EU doesn't mean the UK gets back control of her borders. There were no visa requirements for Western Europe before the EU. Is it envisaged that there should be?