Exactly, this is what I am saying. The 0.8-1m number is the legal, net migration into the UK, very significant, and adding to the downsides people associate with immigration. It's not all downsides etc etc but still.
The 37k small boats migration is very small in comparison. Plus there's illegal immigration not via small boats - overstayed visas etc.
Hence my point that the overfocus on small boats crossings seems misplaced to me.
The 37k small boats migration is very small in comparison. Plus there's illegal immigration not via small boats - overstayed visas etc.
Hence my point that the overfocus on small boats crossings seems misplaced to me.