With all the nonsense being spewed by the mainstream media about immigration I considered and actively pursued the strange event of publishing some facts. I appreciate that for some of you reality is a bit scary and boring but living a lie does not make a great epitaph.
Even The Spectator (yes I know) are coming up to speed and challenging the tabloid (I include The Daily Mail and The Daily Express) junk – The Myth of the Immigrant Benefit-Moocher.
So here is the official data representing 2004-2009 and if Dorset Eye readers would like to provide updated data from a reputable source I am sure there are many who would appreciate it.
Eastern Europeans : 82% employed; 18% claiming benefits or tax credits; 7.7% in social housing.
UK nationals: 74.6% employed; 39.6% claiming benefits or tax credits; 17.1% in social housing.
Eastern Europeans (and other immigrants) are NOT coming here for our benefits.
Douglas James
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