Yes, it doesn't take a genius to work it out. You just need to think: where would I go if forced to flee the UK? Somewhere where you can speak the language, know somebody and have a chance of finding… (View Post)

At the moment it's extremely difficult for anyone other than able-bodied young men to claim asylum in the UK. If we're prepared to accept x asylum seekers per year, then it surely makes sense to sele… (View Post)

Given that the asylum process requires asylum seekers to apply for asylum from within the UK, it hard to see how there is any way in which they can enter the country legally. Providing some means by … (View Post)

Indeed. The suggestion that Putin won't use nukes because he hasn't already used them is a logical fail. Of course, it's very unlikely he'd use them under the current circumstances, but if the time c… (View Post)

That would be far more economically sensible way to do it and a lot easier on the public finances, but politically impossible because people are stupid. (View Post)