Quote Originally Posted by HiVis View Post
Most ukranians that arrive are women and children because men can't leave the country. Many Syrians that arrive are men as they arrive first to get jobs so they can provide for their families, who travel later.

There is little abuse of the system, just a misunderstanding of why the demographics from each country are different.

But let's assume the system is a sham, after 12 years in power at what point does this become a failure of the incumbent government I.e. the Tories, you venerate so much?
I understand the demographics HiViz, but asylum policy isn't about sending men over first and families later, it is to rescue those in danger.

I agree with you though, but the top nationality coming by far last year was Albanians which totally is undermines your point, and that fundementally is why it is an issue.

I am more than happy to blame successive governments for it, including the Tories since 2012. Ultimately they are responsible. That said, quite clearly in the last few years they have been trying to fix the issue and it's opposing MPs who have not, so there is responsibility on all sides