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The British Public Believes Their Government Misallocates Funds
Many British citizens are becoming increasingly aware and frustrated with the government’s spending priorities. This sentiment is shared by Daniel Shen Smith, a barrister of England and Wales,
Government Spending Priorities
Financial Support for Ukraine and Syria
One of the primary concerns raised is the substantial amount of money the UK government has committed to supporting Ukraine and Syria. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the UK has allocated £12.8 billion to the country, including £7.8 billion in military support and £5 billion in non-military aid. Additionally, Labour leader Keir Starmer recently announced a £1 million aid package for Syria.
While some may agree that aiding war-torn countries is a noble cause, questions arise about the control and effectiveness of these funds. For example, Syria is currently dominated by a group that the UK still considers a terrorist organisation. This raises legitimate concerns about how this aid money is being used and whether it is reaching the people who need it the most.
Carbon Capture
Another area of significant expenditure is carbon capture, with the UK committing £22 billion. This figure coincidentally matches the 22 billion-pound black hole in the budget, leading to much skepticism and derision.
The Reality of Migration to the UK
Economic Migrants vs. Asylum Seekers
There is a belief that most migrants arriving in the UK are economic migrants rather than genuine asylum seekers. Smith explains that while there is no legal obligation for asylum seekers to claim asylum in the first safe country they enter, many do stay in places like France. However, thousands still make the journey across the Channel to the UK, raising questions about their true motivations.
Support for Legal Migration
Smith also touches on the fees and challenges associated with legal migration, such as spouse visas. Applying for such a visa can be costly, with fees for joining a partner or child reaching £1,846 from outside the UK. Additional charges apply for each dependent, and there are health surcharge fees that cover NHS services. This contrasts sharply with the support available to asylum seekers, who do not pay these fees and can access public funds more easily.
Government Policy and Housing
Building New Homes
The government’s ambitious plan to build 1.5 million homes over the next five years is discussed. Critics argue that the scale of this plan is unachievable, with calculations suggesting it would require constructing 822 houses every day. 1 house every 2 minutes… Smith posits that even if the government could build these homes, they are likely to be allocated to incoming migrants, exacerbating tensions around immigration and resource allocation.
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“This will affect every village, every city. They are literally going to bulldoze over, and make this a building graveyard of grey buildings all over the country.”
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