Number of migrants arriving to Britain in small boats drops 36% in 2023
New York PostDEC 28 2023
Report: 1 in 12 London Residents is an Illegal Immigrant
Above: Migrants depart by boat from Petit-Fort-Philippe Beach and head towards United Kingdom in Gravelines, France on Jan. 17, 2025. Image copyright: Joanna Chichelnitzky/Anadolu/Contributor via Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
Immigration enriches a society, driving economic and cultural dynamism. Migrants aren't threats but contributors who fill critical workforce gaps, revitalize communities, and represent the interconnected human experience. Fears of displacement are unfounded; diversity strengthens societies, challenging narrow narratives of identity.
Right narrative
In light of rising crime and security risks, concerns about unchecked illegal immigration are legitimate. Documented cases of violent crimes by asylum seekers, combined with challenges in verifying backgrounds and establishing shared societal values, underscore the dangers of unbridled migration to national security and cohesion.