Creaky
Well-known member
This is true - I haven't been surrounded by 750,000 new visitors knocking on the door! Have you?
All I try and do though is communicate with those I do come into contact with, whether that be from them moving into the neighbourhood, at work, shops or wherever. Whenever I see threads like this making assumptions about people's intentions or situation I wonder why they haven't simply made themselves known and offered assistance if needed - they might be very surprised at the reaction they get.
Have a read of this survey, you may find it enlightening.
http://www.bsa-31.natcen.ac.uk/read-the-report/key-findings/britain-2014.aspx
"The fewer immigrants you know, the more you'll fear them"
". . . look a little deeper into the survey and there are reasons for cautious optimism. British attitudes to immigration are increasingly split: well educated, economically and socially advantaged groups are more pro-immigration. The grading is quite clear. Sixty-per cent of graduates think immigration has been good for Britain, the figure drops to 32% for those whose highest qualification is at A-level or equivalent, and just 17% for those with no qualifications.People who live in London, or know a few migrants, are more pro-immigration. Those who are more aware of policies and people's reasons for immigrating are more pro-immigration. The further away you are from the impact of immigration the more anti-immigration you tend to be. People who are anti-immigration tend to have views which are furthest away from reality – either in terms of economic performance, current policy or migrant behaviour."
