“London Needs More Immigration”
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Location: Great Hall, Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH
Immigration has become one of the most central – and divisive – issues ahead of next year’s general election. Many voters tell pollsters that it worries them more than the state of our schools, the NHS, even the economy.
Yet even as some demand tighter controls, immigration has also become an integral part of London’s life and economy.
Does London need more immigration? This is the topic for a major public debate, jointly hosted by the Evening Standard and the City of London at the Guildhall. Leading figures taking part include Nigel Farage, leader of UKIP, former cabinet minister Tessa Jowell, David Lammy, MP for Tottenham, Evening Standard columnist Melanie McDonagh, David Goodhart of Prospect magazine and Simon Walker, director general of the Institute of Directors.
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All Lords amendments rejected by the Commons, back to the Lords we go
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Lords vote last night again insists that Rwanda Bill be amended. Commons expected to reject amendments and return Bill to Lords today https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/16/rwanda-bill-delayed-for-at-least-a-day-after-lords-pass-amendments?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
‘Defiance’ on @Channel4 is required viewing for youngsters with higher expectations of society, writes @sundersays
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By exploring the British Asian experience of racism, resistance and social conflict across the scorching summers of ...
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Reports that Lords may send back the Rwanda Bill to the Commons with amendments one more time.
Reminder that our polling with @focaldataHQ found the public backs most of the Lords amendments:
Public backs Lords in clash with government on Rwanda bill – new poll - British Future
New polling for British Future finds the public agrees with amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill proposed by the House of Lords.
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Rwanda: crossbench peer Lord McDonald of Salford enumerates the various reasons why the Lords should stand firm on its amendments to the government's Bill
Peers know the Rwanda bill is flawed and dangerous. We must use every power to oppose it | Simon...
Standing firm on our amendments would mean the Commons backs down or loses the bill, says Lord McDonald, former ...
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Thread from our @sundersays on the government's Rwanda scheme and the fantasy numbers being briefed to friendly newspapers (saying Rwanda could take up to 30k people when reality is closer to 300 per year)
As Parliament debates the 'Safety of Rwanda' Bill again this week, a reminder of our @focaldataHQ polling, which found that the majority of the public support almost all of the Lords' amendments.
https://www.britishfuture.org/public-backs-lords-in-clash-with-government-on-rwanda-bill-new-poll/
