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Re: British modern slavery victims suffer as a result of immigration crackdown
The elephant in the room that no politician will discuss or even mention is that most European countries, including the UK, have rapidly ageing populations and actually need more immigration, not less. Immigrants – if allowed to – work, pay taxes and contribute to society. Not allowing asylum seekers and refugees to work is insane.
