Boris Johnson targets overhaul of UK immigration asylum laws claiming that this will prevent UK from becoming more of a ‘magnet’ for refugees. Full story, here.
UK Immigration News
Clashes between Police and far-right anti-immigration protesters on Saturday resulting in arrests. Also, counter-demonstration by charity Freedom from Torture.
Second ballot for the UK Tier 5 youth mobility visa (YMS) will open to Hong Kong SAR passport holders in October. Chinese human rights abuses. Full story, herd
Former leader of the UK Border Force, Tony Smith, claims that morale among UK immigration officers is low, amid fears of complaints. Full story, here.
The Labour Party has blasted the UK government for ‘taxing’ the NHS with the immigration skills charge, costing trusts £15 million. Full story, here.
Right-wing Daily Express claims that UK Commonwealth immigrants turned on the EU during the 2016 referendum in ‘resentment’ at what Britain had become. More, here.