UK Migrants Debate

October 9, 2024

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UK Migrants Debate

Be it Resolved, the UK needs migration for its future prosperity

The fatal stabbing of three young girls at a dance class in Southport, England set off one of the worst periods of unrest across the UK. Mobs motivated by racial and religious hatred attacked hotels housing migrants and set buildings across the country on fire. The riots exposed an underlying anger at mass migration that has divided the nation. Left wing activists argue that migrants should be welcomed with open arms. They contribute more to the public purse than native born Britons, provide a much-needed influx of labour to an aging population, and are being unfairly targeted for a breakdown in social services by local governments. Others argue that while mobs and rioting should never be tolerated, the anger driving this unrest has merit. Mass, uncontrolled, low-skill, and low-wage immigration weakens the economy, puts a strain on the UK’s social safety net, and weakens its social fabric and cultural identity.

Arguing in favour of the resolution is Ash Sarkar. She’s a British journalist, a senior editor at Novara Media, and a political activist.

Arguing against the resolution is Matthew Goodwin. He’s a British academic, pollster, and author of one of UK’s biggest Substacks: mattgoodwin.org

“The resilience and ingenuity of migrants is something which strengthens this country”

– Ash Sarkar

“The pace of demographic change is exceeding the capacity of the state to provide basic public services”

– Matthew Goodwin