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Gareth Lewis: Where do parties stand on immigration?

Release Date
2025-01-21
Media
BBC
Summary
The article discusses the political discourse around immigration in Wales, highlighting concerns over rising migration levels and the potential strain on public services like healthcare, schools, and roads. Immigration is a top concern for many voters, though the actual number of migrants to Wales is relatively small. The article also addresses various political parties' stances on immigration:

Labour aims to tackle illegal migration by targeting human-trafficking gangs and supports refugees through its Nation of Sanctuary plan.

Conservatives, under Kemi Badenoch, are reevaluating their stance on migration, with past promises to reduce numbers criticized. They also abandoned controversial plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda.

Reform UK is divided, with some members supporting immigration for economic benefits in Wales, while others advocate for net-zero immigration.

Plaid Cymru wants to see more control over immigration in Wales and acknowledges the need for more workers in sectors like healthcare and social care.

Lib Dems proposed a humanitarian travel permit system for asylum seekers and a merit-based visa process.

The article also warns against conflating mainstream political concerns with extreme views expressed by far-right groups, which seek to normalize radical ideas like mass deportations. The challenge for politicians is to address voter concerns while marginalizing such extremism.
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