Legal and Illegal Migration: Suspension

Disagreed with the petition and argued that migration is beneficial for the economy, filling labour shortages and contributing to growth. Commented that the NHS was well-funded in the past, highlighting historical context. Provided clear views challenging the government's approach to immigration and asylum policies.

Asked about the influence of the European Court of Human Rights on asylum success rates in the '80s and '90s.

Challenges Sir John Hayes by highlighting his own experience with an overseas healthcare worker, pointing out that without immigration, particularly for healthcare workers, the system may struggle to cope.

Noted reliance on 160,000 overseas NHS workers but also stressed the need for manageable migration levels.

Acknowledged the importance of discussing immigration without it being racist or intolerant, and noted that his constituency had a high number of signatures on an e-petition regarding immigration. Made his first speech in Westminster Hall, focusing on linking immigration policies with skills, training and education.

The MP questioned whether British students going abroad for study bring their families along and agreed with the right hon. Gentleman that it was preposterous to allow international students to bring dependants. Asked about the economic impact of migration, highlighting the existence of 7 million economically inactive people in the UK.

He thanked participants for their contributions and emphasised the need for respectful debate, noting the importance of migrant contributions to society. Discussed his Polish heritage and highlighted the role of good public services in managing immigration issues.

The MP made a humorous comment about the right hon. Member enjoying the Clapham omnibus experience, suggesting he should try taking a bus in his own constituency. Calls for proper planning of infrastructure to accommodate population growth, criticises lack of control over migration leading to pressures on housing and healthcare. Discussed the challenges of population growth and suggested a policy of net zero immigration to match emigration. Criticised the current system for training healthcare workers. The MP highlighted significant issues with illegal working, including the exploitation of delivery workers through sub-accounts on apps. He also pointed out flaws in the system that allow for illegal legal migration. Emphasised the importance of having a plan for migration policies and suggested that previous approaches lacked one.

Asked about the economic value brought by immigrants with dependants who require services such as education or healthcare, highlighting that these individuals do not contribute economically but are valuable in other ways. Asked the lead MP about practical measures to address rapid growth in demand, highlighting that no Government could cope with a scale of growth such as last year's 700,000 new GP registrations. Argued against immigration due to its negative impact on productivity and competitiveness. He provided figures on the cost of housing asylum seekers and discussed the need for a different approach to tackle illegal migration. He agreed that reducing unemployment and improving skills training is crucial for addressing labour market issues. He supports the idea of a multi-ethnic society but emphasises the importance of building a cohesive civil society based on shared values. Discussed economic value of family migrants and quoted CS Lewis.