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  I think the major problem that all political parties have is dealing with immigration is that it is such a hot political potato which they fear will cost them votes.
  
  We have a legal obligation to fellow members of the EU which allows free movement of labour and a historical obligation ( in some peoples opinion) to the old Empire now Commonwealth citizens. Immigration has to be fair but firm and without prejudice to race creed colour or religion.
  
  So where do we start? Firstly all EU members should be subject to a CRO check which these days can be done at the point of departure. Secondly Commonwealth citizens should all require visas to come to the UK (for whatever purpose) which ensures background checks can be carried out not only on the individual but also on the college where they intend to study,the relatives they intend to visit or the place they intend to work etc.
  
  Finally all other nationalities should require visas for whatever purpose they wish to come to the UK.Primary immigration should cease and secondary immigration should only apply to spouses wishing to join their loved ones which means that dependants ie Aunt Maggie or Granny Smith should remain in their home country.
  
  As for asylum what bugs me is that because Thatcher agreed to Asylum seekers being allowed to claim refuge in the country of their choice that most of them now cross Europe to get to the UK. Wrong.. lets make asylum seekers claim refuge in their first safe country (as per 51 Geneva Convention ) ie if they manage to scramble across the borders from the middle east or Africa they should claim asylum in Turkey or Italy France or Spain not being allowed and in many cases funded to help them on their journey to the UK where housing schooling benefits await them.

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