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1,650 immigrants per day wrecking the quality of life in UK: Poll.


Byline: ANI

London, July 14(ANI): A major poll has found that almost half of all Brits consider the record 1,650 immigrants settling in every day are wrecking the quality of life in UK.

The YouGov poll, commissioned by Optimum Population Trust The Optimum Population Trust is a registered United Kingdom charity, small think tank and campaign group concerned with the impact of population growth on the natural environment. , also found that two-thirds of the 2,000 people demanded a limit imposed to stem the flow of immigrants to stop population explosion, The Daily Star reports.

Further, the poll revealed that almost 74 per cent blamed Britain's open-door policies for clogged roads and crowded trains and buses.

Migrants were also blamed for the lack of affordable housing and were regarded as a strain on public services Public services is a term usually used to mean services provided by government to its citizens, either directly (through the public sector) or by financing private provision of services.  like school and hospitals.

"The poll demonstrates public unhappiness at the pressure on public services," Shadow Immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important.  Minister Damian Green Damian Howard Green (born January 17, 1956) British politician who has been the Conservative Member of Parliament for Ashford since 1997. Early life
Damian Green was born in Barry, Wales and was educated at Reading School in Berkshire and at Balliol College, Oxford where
 said.

"It shows why we badly need an annual limit on immigration," he added.Meanwhile, Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has said that UK's new points-based system would ensure that only the people Britain needs would be allowed to work and study. (ANI)

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