The issue of migration is going to be a hot topic for some time, mainly because someone’s got to sort the mess out. After an inflow of illegal migration – or human trafficking – the matter needs to be settled out of the court of public opinion.
This is where it gets tough. The issue of an increase in population had long been a contentious point even before 2018, as traffickers began to send their victims over the English Channel. It was a point scoring exercise, until it became serious.
The policy, not least the politics, was not settled before we became the target of an illegal trade. The debates had were acrimonious, and led to disputes that haven’t entirely died out. It still fills pages as it’s not clear who is or isn’t racist.
Being clear
It’s turned out to be a sideshow. The lack of provision for an increasing number of dependents, regardless of status, led to a chaotic look for the country. The left didn’t, until recently, put out an idea forward as to what happens next.
The leadership of Sir Keir Starmer has come about because of the start Rishi Sunak made, and it’s led to some big gains. The debate is progressing as a matter of emergency, not course for the Home Office. It will be resolved soon.
However, a legacy is left of bitterness in a country that admires itself for its organisation, and marshalling of resources. If we haven’t got together over budgets just yet, it’s almost certain we’ll get to it at some point in the near future.
How it’s wrong
The process of working the issue through is a complex one. It may involve an inquiry, or reviews, to get to the crux of it. The matter of racism or the controversy over countries of origin can be swept aside. At root it’s chaotic leadership.
The errors made in the argument are not reflected in the civil service, where our public servants cock it up. They are the ones responsible for making sure things are done intelligently, not just properly. This is where it fails to deliver.
The bad thought process is not just in a discussion for a slogan but in a meeting for a problem. The Channel crossings are a crucial event we need to resolve, but how did it not get done? These are the sort of questions we’re left with.