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Originally Posted by martyh
I think i am correct in saying that GB has recognized it's responsibilities post empire by allowing immigrants from ex colonies and not just abandoning them .We have and still are providing a haven for many ex British colonies
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That is a fair point, however, to take one example, the influx of 'Asian' families holding 'British' passports following the independence of Kenya, Nigeria & Hong Kong, has arguably benefited the UK.
Some of those families have been responsible for the steady growth of local 'convenience store' shopping, for example.
Sadly I'm old enough to remember a time when such shops opening past 5pm were a rarity in the week & Sundays you were lucky if the newsagent stayed open longer than was necessary to get the papers delivered.
The establishment of the 'ethnic minority' run shop changed all that - i.e. not all immigrants came here for the handouts ?