Tuesday, 14 June 2016
The Irish Question
A Radio 4 "Today" Presenter in Dover said she was as close to our nearest EU neighbour as was possible. France is 22 miles away. But if she went to Northern Ireland she could have one foot in the UK and the other in the Republic of Ireland. This is important when it comes to the contentious issue of controlling our borders. The Leave campaign's mantra is "get back control of our borders". It's very effective. It's what everyone wants. And it may well result in a victory for Leave in next week's Referendum. But very little has been said on how controlling our borders will be achieved.
Monday, 13 June 2016
Migration Watch's Opinion
"We don't think the Australian-style points system is the right system for us," so said a Migration Watch spokesman on BBC Radio 4 "Today". He also said Migration Watch do not have a view as to whether the UK should Leave or Remain in the EU when it comes to the Referendum on 23 June.
Australia requires visas for everyone who goes there. Imagine if everyone in Europe had to get a visa to come to the UK
Australia requires visas for everyone who goes there. Imagine if everyone in Europe had to get a visa to come to the UK
Sunday, 12 June 2016
Indefinite Leave
Most foreigners want to get Permanent Residence stamped in their passports when they live abroad.
Foreigners here don't get P.R. Instead "Indefinite Leave to Remain" is stamped in their passports.
There's a difference.
A vigorous campaign was waged by various factions to defeat the Conservatives' 1979 election manifesto policy to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK.
It culminated with the European Court of Human Rights' decision in favour of 3 (foreign) women whose husbands were not allowed to live in the UK. Mrs. Thatcher's Government's response to this was to make it harder for foreign wives to live in the UK. ("The Times" 29 May 1985, page 1.)
For example a British husband must have an annual income of at least £18,600.
Another example is that if they live in the wife's country for a certain length of time she loses "Indefinite Leave to Remain" in the UK. To get it back the couple have to return to the UK and prove they have lived together for a year. So naturally there is an incentive to not leave the UK in the first place.
Foreigners here don't get P.R. Instead "Indefinite Leave to Remain" is stamped in their passports.
There's a difference.
A vigorous campaign was waged by various factions to defeat the Conservatives' 1979 election manifesto policy to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK.
It culminated with the European Court of Human Rights' decision in favour of 3 (foreign) women whose husbands were not allowed to live in the UK. Mrs. Thatcher's Government's response to this was to make it harder for foreign wives to live in the UK. ("The Times" 29 May 1985, page 1.)
For example a British husband must have an annual income of at least £18,600.
Another example is that if they live in the wife's country for a certain length of time she loses "Indefinite Leave to Remain" in the UK. To get it back the couple have to return to the UK and prove they have lived together for a year. So naturally there is an incentive to not leave the UK in the first place.
Saturday, 11 June 2016
Diverse but Unequal
Universities are a hotbed of Equality and Diversity.
In 1970 I was involved in an argument at university.
Fees for foreign students, which had been the same as for British students, were increased. The reason was scarce university places were being taken by foreigners. Of course, increasing the fees was denounced as discrimination.
Now, to help with funding, universities actively recruit foreign students.
Thus the original reason has been turned on its head.
Naturally I don't know about all countries, but it is common for foreign students to pay more and for them not to be allowed to work.
And it is uncommon to have publicly-funded Equality and Diversity Officers.
In 1970 I was involved in an argument at university.
Fees for foreign students, which had been the same as for British students, were increased. The reason was scarce university places were being taken by foreigners. Of course, increasing the fees was denounced as discrimination.
Now, to help with funding, universities actively recruit foreign students.
Thus the original reason has been turned on its head.
Naturally I don't know about all countries, but it is common for foreign students to pay more and for them not to be allowed to work.
And it is uncommon to have publicly-funded Equality and Diversity Officers.
Friday, 10 June 2016
Kamikaze Saga
Edward Heath became Prime Minister in 1970 because, it's widely accepted, of Enoch Powell's 1968 speech on immigration.
Mrs Thatcher said she would restrict immigration. She won a big majority in 1979. In her victory speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street she said that unlike previous Prime Minsters who broke their election promises she would keep hers.
Her most famous one-liner was "The lady is not for turning!"
But she broke an election manifesto promise, and she turned.
That promise was to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK.
Many people want the UK to leave the European Union because of immigration. David Cameron's answer was to have a Referendum.
But Leaving the EU won't solve the UK's immigration problems. Instead, there will be a rush to beat any restrictions (just as in 1962 there was a rush of young men to beat the Commonwealth Immigration Act).
Leaving will bring problems:
It will create discontent in Scotland (which mainly wants to Remain);
Destabilise peace in Northern Ireland;
It will antagonise all remaining 27 countries (who have made concessions to keep the UK in the EU), and in particular any country to which visa restrictions are directed;
Result in Spain blockading Gib. (even faster than a new Referendum on Scotland leaving the UK).
Instead the Government could:
Cut down on chain migration (of relatives);
Cut out lawyers, appeals, advisory services (not available to Britons abroad, and funded by the British taxpayer);
Stop students from working (British students abroad are often not allowed to work);
Have medical cards for everyone entitled to use the NHS (as in other countries);
Have more British-trained doctors and nurses - and get 'em to stay!
Increase the period before someone gets "Indefinite Leave to Remain" and can apply for British citizenship;
Deport illegals (of whom there are said to be up to 1 million in these islands).
Both outcomes of the Referendum in 2 weeks' time are bad!
If Remain wins handsomely then nothing will be done to address immigration problems.
Bad blood will intensify!
Mrs Thatcher said she would restrict immigration. She won a big majority in 1979. In her victory speech on the steps of 10 Downing Street she said that unlike previous Prime Minsters who broke their election promises she would keep hers.
Her most famous one-liner was "The lady is not for turning!"
But she broke an election manifesto promise, and she turned.
That promise was to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK.
Many people want the UK to leave the European Union because of immigration. David Cameron's answer was to have a Referendum.
But Leaving the EU won't solve the UK's immigration problems. Instead, there will be a rush to beat any restrictions (just as in 1962 there was a rush of young men to beat the Commonwealth Immigration Act).
Leaving will bring problems:
It will create discontent in Scotland (which mainly wants to Remain);
Destabilise peace in Northern Ireland;
It will antagonise all remaining 27 countries (who have made concessions to keep the UK in the EU), and in particular any country to which visa restrictions are directed;
Result in Spain blockading Gib. (even faster than a new Referendum on Scotland leaving the UK).
Instead the Government could:
Cut down on chain migration (of relatives);
Cut out lawyers, appeals, advisory services (not available to Britons abroad, and funded by the British taxpayer);
Stop students from working (British students abroad are often not allowed to work);
Have medical cards for everyone entitled to use the NHS (as in other countries);
Have more British-trained doctors and nurses - and get 'em to stay!
Increase the period before someone gets "Indefinite Leave to Remain" and can apply for British citizenship;
Deport illegals (of whom there are said to be up to 1 million in these islands).
Both outcomes of the Referendum in 2 weeks' time are bad!
If Remain wins handsomely then nothing will be done to address immigration problems.
Bad blood will intensify!
Thursday, 9 June 2016
10,000
"10,000 houses continue to be built every year in flood risk areas," BBC Radio 4 "Today".
What a coincidence!
10,000 men a year use marriage to live in the UK. (The Government's official figure in 1979, when it broke its promise to close this loophole.)
So everybody knows how to stop the foolish activity of building in flood risk areas.
Sign https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/129594
10,000 Greeks marched into Persian territory in 401 BC. An exciting account is told by Xenophon in "The Persian Expedition" (or "Anabasis"). It pays to read Herodotus and Thucydides first.
What a coincidence!
10,000 men a year use marriage to live in the UK. (The Government's official figure in 1979, when it broke its promise to close this loophole.)
So everybody knows how to stop the foolish activity of building in flood risk areas.
Sign https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/129594
10,000 Greeks marched into Persian territory in 401 BC. An exciting account is told by Xenophon in "The Persian Expedition" (or "Anabasis"). It pays to read Herodotus and Thucydides first.
Wednesday, 8 June 2016
Forced Injustice
"Justice and equality will win!" So proclaimed Hillary Clinton announcing her nomination as Democratic candidate. (Today's News)
The taxpayer (mostly British men) funded the Equal Opportunities Commission, the purpose of which was to help women with work and promotion. Naturally for every woman helped a man loses. It can't be otherwise. The EOC devoted much time and effort and public money to oppose the Conservatives' 1979 election policy to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK. The official figure was about 10,000 men a year taking advantage of that loophole. The EOC's campaign succeeded. Mrs. Thatcher's Government backed down. The result is that at least 300,000 men are living in these islands. They are entitled, thanks to equality laws, to deprive Britons of work and promotion. This is neither Justice nor Equality for native Britons. Moreover the House of Lords determined on 7 July 1983 that the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act does not apply to immigration control. Therefore the EOC acted illegally.
The taxpayer (mostly British men) funded the Equal Opportunities Commission, the purpose of which was to help women with work and promotion. Naturally for every woman helped a man loses. It can't be otherwise. The EOC devoted much time and effort and public money to oppose the Conservatives' 1979 election policy to stop foreign men using marriage to live in the UK. The official figure was about 10,000 men a year taking advantage of that loophole. The EOC's campaign succeeded. Mrs. Thatcher's Government backed down. The result is that at least 300,000 men are living in these islands. They are entitled, thanks to equality laws, to deprive Britons of work and promotion. This is neither Justice nor Equality for native Britons. Moreover the House of Lords determined on 7 July 1983 that the 1975 Sex Discrimination Act does not apply to immigration control. Therefore the EOC acted illegally.
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