Immigration

The numbers born in the UK to mothers who themselves were not born here is astounding - 25% of all babies born here in 2010. By number we have suffered the greatest influx of immigrants into this country in our history and all this was a secret policy of the Blair government. Yet another disaster to lay at Saint Tony's door although the previous Tory government was also guilty by agreeing to a free intra EU jobs market. We have never been allowed a debate on this issue nor given a vote as to whether or not we are happy with the inevitable and significant resulting changes to our native customs, culture and laws. Already the Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that we will have to accept the introduction of certain aspects of Sharia law. The Archbishop is out of date, Sharia law is already being practised here whether in relation to loans from Islamic banks or in relation to family matters and there is even a move afoot to allow polygamous marriages in this country for muslims. When I grew up we were always told that when in Rome you should do as the Romans do. As far as I'm concerned if those from elsewhere want to live here then they should accept the same dictum. There would be much less inter religious, inter cultural and inter law strife if all immigrants were decent enough to remember this and act accordingly. Not for one minute am I suggesting that they should change their religion but to do as we do in all other respects. After all we allow them to enjoy all the benefits of our society and it is little to ask for as a quid pro quo. Should we though allow more immigration? I think we have had enough at least for now.