What’s behind British political opposition to immigration?
Video duration 27 minutes 30 seconds
The number of arrivals in the United Kingdom is at a record level despite tough government policies.
Immigration is a central issue in British politics, with the current Conservative government cracking down on people wanting to come and stay in the country.
A minister has described the UK facing invasion, comments widely criticized by rights groups.
Government policy includes proposals to process asylum applications in Rwanda.
The opposition Labor party also says it wants to reduce the number of arrivals, but with other plans.
But despite the negative political climate, figures released this week show net migration at record levels, with a net inflow of more than 600,000 people.
Why is there such political opposition to immigration in the UK?
Presenter: Folly Bah Thibault
Guests:
Christa Rottensteiner – British Chief of Mission, International Organization for Migration
Fizza Qureshi – CEO, Migrant Rights Network
Peter Geoghegan – Editor-in-chief of openDemocracy, an independent news website