Big Conversation:
Migration and Immigration
Halesworth Greens invite to a friendly gathering to discuss the complex topic of immigration.
We shall explore three sets of questions:
- The facts – UK and Europe and global migration
- What do we know? – How many people arrive in boats? – Why post-Brexit have numbers of numbers of asylum seekers [but not migrants?] increased? – Where are people coming from and why? – What’s the difference between economic and non-economic migrant? – What’s the difference between a migrant, a refugee and an asylum seeker?
2. The Green Party position
- What is the Green Party position? What is the view of Green Party leader Zac Polanski? How does the Green Party position differ from that of Labour/Conservative/Reform?
3. Our views
- What is my view? – What information, social media or personal experience inform my view? – Have I changed my view over time? If so, why?
This will be a facilitated conversation loosely based on a Socratic Dialogue, with facilitator Rachel Kellett
Sunday 25th January 10am to 1pm (with a shared lunch afterwards)
East Lodge, Holton IP19 8NQ (venue may change depending on numbers of people interested)
If you’re interested to join the conversation, email rachelkellett@gmail.com,
tel 07920055888
Welcome to read up to prepare for this exploration
Radio 4 More or Less – The stats of the nation, immigration
We Came By Sea by Horation Clare, 2025
(from Halesworth book shop)
Refugee Council – Top facts from the latest statistics on refugees and people seeking asylum
Ellon Musk speaking at London Immigration rally
Guardian’s policy editor, Kiran Stacey, looks at the real figures on immigration in Britain
How migration really works with HEIN DE HAAS (August 2024)
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