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We're in two minds on migration. Let's find a way to strike a balance
The Observer
|June 01, 2025
In a focus group I organised in Peterborough ahead of the EU referendum, a participant ardently championed the “fantastic work ethic” of migrants.
“Lovely people,” he said to the group. “There’s a lot of rubbish talked about benefits and the fact that people can just walk into a council house, and I know that isn’t correct.”
Moments later, he reflected on his favourite politician. “The person who talks the most sense is Nigel Farage, to be honest with you.”
Warming to the theme, he said: “It just seems bizarre in this day and age that we're still having to fork out for people coming over ... And there has to be a cap. There has to be a cap.”
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