Daniel Hannan says the UK state is inconsistent in how it protects public safety, arguing that tougher measures should focus first on serious offenders rather than restricting unpopular views. In the commentary, Hannan asserts that Labour’s stance on “the public good” and banning entry or limiting access should begin with people he characterises as murderers and rapists who, he says, may arrive in the UK on “small boats.” He also claims that authorities fail to keep out people he describes as posing risks, including muggers, rapists and terrorists, while imposing pressure on those he describes as holding “unfashionable opinions.” The article does not provide new policy details or evidence specific to particular cases, but it presents a broader argument that border and enforcement efforts are misdirected. The message is that public protection should be the priority, and that immigration measures should align with the goal of preventing violent crime and other threats to safety.
Daniel Hannan criticises Labour’s approach to immigration and border control
Daniel Hannan says the UK state is inconsistent in how it protects public safety, arguing that tougher measures should focus first on serious offenders rather than restricting unpopular views. In the...
- Daniel Hannan criticises Labour’s approach to banning or restricting people entering Britain.
- Hannan argues public protection should be prioritised over other concerns.
- He claims the UK state does not do enough to keep out people he describes as dangerous, including rapists and terrorists.
- He argues that enforcement appears harsher toward people he calls “unfashionable” in their opinions.
- The piece focuses on immigration and border control, using examples including arrivals described as “small boats.”
The British state is dysfunctional when it comes to keeping out muggers, rapists and terrorists. But, oh boy, does it come down hard on purveyors of unfashionable opinions.
2 months agoThe British state is dysfunctional when it comes to keeping out muggers, rapists and terrorists. But, oh boy, does it come down hard on purveyors of unfashionable opinions.
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