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Originally Posted by Damien
Yes this is pretty much it. Like when there is a horrible murder and they accuse those of us against the death penalty of effectively being pro-murder or whatever. It is underhanded mis-presentation of our views (as a left winger).
I don't think many people, if anyone, said uncontrolled immigration is a good thing. We did say that Immigration is important and that we do benefit from it. The NHS being an example. Labour electioneering not withstanding it, that point has not diminished.
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Immigration per se isn't the problem - it's the 'uncontrolled' bit that's the problem for most people. We don't need uncontrolled immigration to have an effective NHS or enjoy the benefits of highly qualified personnel from around the world after all. Of course you wouldn't guess that from New Labour's approach to the issue which involved few if any meaningful controls until very recently. If they didn't think it was a good idea or and/or suited their agenda why didn't they impose stricter limits for non EU immigration?