Do you also think that right-wing politicians are tougher on immigration? The data prove this wrong. In practice, right-wing parties barely differ from left-wing parties in terms of policy, revealing a 'discursive gap' between politicians' tough TALK and lenient policy PRACTICE.
@heindehaas As long as our political leaders—whether left or right—continue to stick their heads in the sand, immigration will remain an issue. Our problems stem from a failure to recognise the complex relationship between the political and economic aspects of migration.
@heindehaas In practice migration is not the big issue we should be concerned about. Dealing with demographics and dividing wealth are.
@heindehaas This was a great paper and project. Powerful revelations.
@heindehaas This excellent new BBC programme shows how the UK's need for foreign workers and students trumped the government's rhetoric about reducing immigration. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…