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Good morning John

August can often be described as a quiet month in the political world, or even ‘silly season’ in reference to stories in the news which otherwise wouldn’t be covered at other times of the year. Over the course of the last week there has been a renewed focus however on one of the most significant national debates; tackling the issue of illegal immigration.

The DUP has led on this issue and in May Jonathan Buckley led an Assembly debate to recognise the impact illegal immigration was having on public services and to tackle issues such as the proliferation of houses in multiple occupation (HMOs). Whilst Sinn Fein, Alliance and SDLP decried raising illegal immigration on the floor of the Assembly as “far right” politics, that debate isn’t just being played out on news programmes, but on the sofa of This Morning and in everyday conversations by people from all backgrounds.
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There has been a particular focus on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and particularly Article 8. Whilst the focus has primarily been on proposals for the UK to leave the ECHR, there are senior Labour figures such as Jack Straw, who oversaw the incorporation of the ECHR into UK law, arguing that it is being “misused” and David Blunkett calling for a suspension of the Convention to enable the deportation of rejected asylum seekers. Debate on the ECHR stretches right across the political spectrum and isn’t going to go away.

For our part, it is essential for the United Kingdom to deal effectively with the issue of illegal immigration. However, it can only be an effective solution if it is introduced and applied to all parts of the United Kingdom together. If it doesn’t, then quite simply it isn’t a solution and it should not find support from anyone who values, or claims to value the United Kingdom.

Efforts shouldn’t be derailed simply because of faux outrage of those who claim only to care about the sanctity of the Good Friday Agreement when it suits their interests. However, efforts shouldn’t be pursued, or supported if they would separate Northern Ireland and actually see this part of the UK become a magnet for illegal migration.

It is the outcome which is important; one whereby the United Kingdom is not seen as an attractive destination by those who wish to come here illegally. The public have had enough of the empty slogans and previous proposals that were unworkable. What we need is action which is practical, achievable and which does not damage the unity of our country.

Thank you for your continued support,

Rt. Hon. Gavin Robinson MP

DUP Leader

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