Ukip. All discussion here please.

[LeMaquis]

I don't know anyone in UKIP who has ever subscribed to kicking immigrants out. The policy is to have a points bases system, much like Australia.

 

Those people who think a points-based system like Australia's would limit immigration should note that over a quarter of Australians were born overseas (and the ratio is growing);

 

"The cultural and linguistic diversity of Australia's resident population has been reshaped over many years by migration. Historically, more people immigrate to, than emigrate from, Australia. At 30 June 2013, 27.7% of the estimated resident population (ERP) was born overseas (6.4 million people). This was an increase from 30 June 2012, when 27.3% of the ERP was born overseas (6.2 million people). In 2003, ten years earlier, 23.6% of the ERP were born overseas (4.7 million people). "

 

That is twice the rate of the UK as of 2011;

 

"The number of foreign-born residents in England and Wales has risen by nearly three million since 2001 to 7.5 million people, the 2011 census shows.

 

That means about one in eight - 13% - of residents were born outside the UK."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20677515

[Ellco]

Those people who think a points-based system like Australia's would limit immigration should note that over a quarter of Australians were born overseas (and the ratio is growing);

 

"The cultural and linguistic diversity of Australia's resident population has been reshaped over many years by migration. Historically, more people immigrate to, than emigrate from, Australia. At 30 June 2013, 27.7% of the estimated resident population (ERP) was born overseas (6.4 million people). This was an increase from 30 June 2012, when 27.3% of the ERP was born overseas (6.2 million people). In 2003, ten years earlier, 23.6% of the ERP were born overseas (4.7 million people). "

 

That is twice the rate of the UK as of 2011;

 

"The number of foreign-born residents in England and Wales has risen by nearly three million since 2001 to 7.5 million people, the 2011 census shows.

 

That means about one in eight - 13% - of residents were born outside the UK."

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-20677515

 

I think it is difficult to compare the two countries. Anyway if there is need for immigrants we should have them.... the ones needed. UKIP don't object to this, we'd just like to be able to say no to some.

[L00b]

You mean people who don't agree with you, that's the way the world works, no use chucking hissy fits.

Any chance you can improve on that waste of bandwidth, or is that the extent of your debating skills?

[retep]

Any chance you can improve on that waste of bandwidth, or is that the extent of your debating skills?

 

Just a reply to your load of b00Ls.

[LeMaquis]

I don't know anyone in UKIP who has ever subscribed to kicking immigrants out. The policy is to have a points bases system, much like Australia.

 

I think it is difficult to compare the two countries.

 

If you can't compare the two countries then why are you advocating we adopt Australia's policy?

[Xt500]

If you can't compare the two countries then why are you advocating we adopt Australia's policy?

 

Because it makes sense?

[dosxuk]

If you can't compare the two countries then why are you advocating we adopt Australia's policy?

 

UKIP logic

[Ellco]

If you can't compare the two countries then why are you advocating we adopt Australia's policy?

 

Your point does show how UKIP's policy is not racist. If they are needed they can come, if they are not they can't.

[L00b]

Just a reply to your load of b00Ls.

Real classy, that

 

Your Mom Nigel must be so proud

[retep]

Real classy, that

 

Your Mom Nigel must be so proud

 

Nigel seems to have you quaking in your boots, did you come in on the back of a lorry.