Election Watch: It’s a mug’s game

By 31st March 2015immigration

mugWhen Labour swept to power in 1997, it was to the tune of D:Ream’s hit song, Things Can Only Get Better.  We don’t know if they are going to sweep into power in 2015, or limp into power, or even make it to the finishing line, but one thing seems certain – things aren’t going to get any better for migrants.

Number 4 of Labour’s five election pledges is controls on immigration.  While they don’t seem to play the numbers game in quite the same way that the other parties do, they want stronger border controls, “proper” entry and exit checks, and to stop the exploitation of low-waged workers by unscrupulous bosses.  Or, in other words, to stop people from coming to the UK, but only for their own good.

Someone in the Labour Party thought this mug was a good idea.  Someone in the Labour Party continues to think that it is a good idea, because despite the outpouring of disgust at the crassness and insensitivity that this mug embodies (including some fairly strong statements from high profile party members) you can still buy it for £5 on their website.

Oh dear.