As I am against any kind of immigration in which the religious beliefs of the applicant is a consideration, yes I am against it. I don't think you will find such a question on an application form any more than you will one which asks about the colour of their skin.

Of course, our Commonwealth obligations meant something. Migration from Commonwealth countries was a lot easier than from elsewhere. Until 1983 they were regarded as British subjects. We used Commonwealth citizens to help fight our wars and their homelands as sources of raw materials. We made promises to them in return. We gave commitments. Our word used to be our greatest asset and maybe still is. I am proud we kept our word. Only people who think in the short term populist way you do, don't. We didn't just choose to meet our obligations. The whole ethos of being British demanded that we must.

Which rather shows up your frequent claims of being a patriotic English man to be the total sham that it is.

Edited by Wisbech Eagle (28 Feb 2021 8.30pm)

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Touche

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Nah, it used to be my dog but after the broken leg he has been banished but I wouldn't replace him with another.

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Very sorry to hear you tripped over the dog. Hope he’s OK

Oh, and shame about your leg too

Edited by Mapletree (28 Feb 2021 10.57pm)

Terriererist?

I have no idea about this lady but anyone wishing to migrate to the UK now, and for quite a while, has to sit the IELTS exam to prove they have a basic English competency before a visa is granted. Once here and wishing to extend their visa during the usual 5 year probation period the level of competency demanded increases. Settlement at 5 years means they have to pass the "Life in the UK test" which demands they know a whole raft of things about British culture and history. Some of which would challenge many who have lived here since birth. There are practice tests online. Try a few if you don't believe me.

On top of that at every stage questions are asked about whether the applicant has ever been a member of, supports or sympathises with a terrorist organisation. I doubt anyone has ever answered "yes" but the point is that should they subsequently have been found to have lied then they would have breached their visa conditions and be subject to immediate removal.

Then there's the cost. It's very expensive. Every stage demands fees, the basic processing plus extras for the exams, interviews etc. The fee for a settlement, indefinite leave to remain visa is around £2,500 plus, plus, plus. If an agent is used to wade through the bureaucracy then you can double that. If anyone spends less than £10,000 they have done well.

Of course, none of this applies to illegals and that's where the real problems exist.

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