Unpicking the myths about immigration

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Published Nov 14 2009 by Socialist Worker

Unpicking the myths about immigration

Home secretary Alan Johnson has called for a debate on immigration to engage what he calls Britain's moderate majority. He claims that discussing immigration is the way to undercut the fascist British National Party (BNP).

But it is the lies that mainstream politicians peddle about immigration - not a lack of discussion...

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Blogs

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The latest in immigration and politics [Immigration Chronicles - Nov 09 2009] Fotolia I've come across a few interesting posts on immigration after the Nov. 3 election. This piece, which ran in New America Media, called the results of last ...
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