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Originally Posted by Ithekro
I am pretty sure that exit from the EU doesn't do much to stem immigration since there is still the large number of migrants that come from other Commonwealth countries and former colonies of the British Empire (of which there were a lot).
It might allow for the UK to make their own policies regarding immigration, but I don't think they have as much an issue with illegal immigration as a country with land borders. The UK is surrounded by seas with their links to the mainland being boats, planes, and rail. You can't walk to England for the continent unless you are Jesus, and I doubt he'd have to do so.
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It's not about illegal immigration but a fear of Islam (think Red Scare) and resentment against low wage competition with East European migrants, and if Turkey enters the EU, possibly Turkish migrants in the future.