According to the UK Independence Party website UKIP will try to achieve the following if they gain power at the 2010 general election:
The UK Independence Party is calling for a five-year freeze on immigration into Britain and a future policy that would see migrants controlled by a points system similar to that operated by Australia and New Zealand.
UKIP proposes:
A five-year moratorium on immigration (except for people with parents or grandparents born in the UK) until proper immigration controls are put in place, and the situation regarding illegal immigrants has been resolved by means of expulsion or the granting of the legal right to stay.
The party says work permits should continue to be issued to companies requiring employees to work in the UK throughout this moratorium period.
After the moratorium, the policy paper says, future immigration would then be on a strictly controlled basis using a points system.
No one should be admitted unless they are fluent in English, have the required educational qualifications, demonstrate loyalty to the UK, its laws and values, and can support themselves financially, with no recourse to public funds – and this to apply equally to their dependents.
“Britain can only control immigration by reclaiming control of her borders,” the policy paper states. “This can only be done by leaving the European Union, as the EU now controls asylum seeker policy and requires open borders under its immigration policies.”
The party says recent research shows that 80% of people polled agreed to the statement, “We must control immigration even if this means leaving the EU”.
In the same poll, conducted by Communicate Research (July 2007), nearly 70% of respondents believed that “our commitment to the EU means we can no longer control immigration”.
The policy paper says future UK immigration policy should not discriminate in favour of EU citizens at the expense of Commonwealth citizens. There should be fair and equal treatment for all
It proposes that:
“Citizenship should be granted on a provisional basis for a ten-year probationary period. New citizens should be required to sign a ‘Declaration of Citizenship’. This Declaration would commit them to uphold the Britain’s democratic and tolerant way of life, to uphold the British Constitution, obey the laws, and not propagate extremist political or religious views during their probationary term. If they break the terms of their Declaration, they will be liable to the removal of their provisional citizenship and deportation to their country of origin, along with any dependents, subject to one appeal only.”
UKIP’s polling reveals that majority of people support UKIP’s principles, that 8% say they are close to voting or likely to vote for UKIP and a further 37% would consider voting UKIP but either don’t know enough about the party or have not been offered a candidate.
Other points from UKIP’s immigration policy:
* The existing laws regarding the application for political asylum will be enforced. Applications will only be considered at a British port or airport where the applicant has arrived directly from the country from which asylum is sought; or at the British embassy or consulate in that country – anyone who applies for asylum having come through a safe country will be immediately returned to that safe country or returned direct to their country of origin.
* Put in place border controls so that all non-UK nationals who enter the UK can be registered and tracked on their entry and exit from the country. Anyone overstaying their visa will be subject to arrest and removal from the country and will incur a ban on further entry to the UK for a minimum of five years
* Personnel and resources engaged in deporting failed illegal asylum seekers and illegal immigrants will be tripled in size
* Work permits will only be granted to workers who have a job and accommodation waiting for them, and who can financially support themselves or who will be accommodated or financially supported by their employer. This ‘No Home, No Visa’ policy will reduce the pressure on UK housing in short supply, and free up housing waiting lists for British citizens
* The UK will retain an open entry system and warm welcome for tourists from the EU and other countries as existing arrangements, but with proper border and security checks. Reciprocal arrangements for UK citizens visiting EU countries would be negotiated under the UK’s free trade agreement with the EU on regaining independence
* The UK would withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights
* The UK would fully apply the 1951 Convention on Refugees, particularly the clause on refugees having to accept asylum in the first safe country they reach.
I would be interested to hear both positive and negative views on UK Independence Party’s Immigration policies in the comments below?
I have lost trust in both the old parties, Blair ‘took the doors off’ in 1997, and we have seen the results in the 2011 census results, and Cameron has ‘gone soft’ and is clearly afraid of the ‘bleeding hearts’ who want to carry on flooding the country with more of the ilk of Abu Quatada and Anjem Choudry, those who want to undermine our way of life. Roll on the next general election..
You have my vote
I do believe UKIP has got it right, I wrote to UKIP Head Office a few years ago and suggested a points system on immigration just like Canada and Australia, and I am pleased this is now in their manifesto.
When we signed up to the common market it was a very different organisation to what it is today, completely un-democratic and not only do we have to get out of the EU but also we need to put this country right. The EU has far more to lose by us leaving the EU and we have everything to gain.
Immigration
Your immigration policies make so much sense.
I am not that political but I do worry about many issues at the moment. It seems to me that the policies that you propose would solve other problems that we are facing at the present time.
This suggestion would alleviate our housing shortage, the escalating school numbers and maybe would reduce the need for a further runway.
The legislation coming out of Brussels is only causing us more harm so the idea of coming out of the EU becomes more and more attractive every day.
My vote will go to UKIP next time. I know many other well educated, knowledgeable people who will also be voting to come out of the EU
UKIP Immigration Policies Make Sense
We currently live in a 2 bed house having downsized from a 3 bed house. Due to illness I am unable to work and at the age of 53 have little chance of gaining employment, I receive the minimum DLA. My husband has worked all his life until the recession which was caused by the Governments mismanagement of the economy and the greed of the banks put him out of business. We lost everything. My husband has been told by the job centre that they cannot place him due to his severe sleep apnea, he has to wear a mask at night, sometimes sleeping in the other room as it can be noisy and it keeps me awake,I already suffer from chronic fatigue. He does not receive anY benefits for this. Now I am subject to the BEDROOM TAX. The government allowed disability benefits to be used in calculating income, this is a disgrace. The only reason that there is a shortage in housing is because thousands of immigrants are being allowed to come here and be housed at the expense of local people and the poorest and most disadvantaged are being made to pay for the governments mismanagement. How can there be enough money to send 55million a day to europe but not enough to look after your own people? It’s wrong on so many levels.
Homes and benefits
UKIP represent a narrow minded view of the reason the country is in difficulty. There is not a housing crisis due to immigrants. It is due to wealthy people stock piling homes and leaving them empty and wealthy landlords abusing people who have no choice but to rent substandard housing as this government ( and ukip? ) have no fair rent policies and just look after their own.
People who can afford to be in this country, working, from Europe may well be some of these ‘ wealthy’ people. I do not want a government that makes up its policies as it goes along. I do not want a government that disagrees with freedom of movement in Europe and then it’s politicians take a huge wage and expenses from that political management system . You have it wrong firing up the people ,a distraction technique called divide and rule. Been used by politicians for centuries don’t fall for it.
Housing Crisis is NOT Due to Immigrants