Impact of Illegal Immigration on UK Taxpayers

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Illegal immigration in the UK costs the taxpayer at least £14 billion per year in public services, with each illegal migrant costing £12,000 annually. The former government minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns highlighted the strain on resources and called for stricter border controls.

Key Points

  • Each illegal migrant costs the UK taxpayer £12,000 per year in public services
  • The total cost of illegal immigration is estimated to be £14 billion annually
  • Calls for stricter border controls and withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights

Pros

  • Highlighting the significant financial burden of illegal immigration on UK taxpayers
  • Raising awareness about the strain on public resources caused by illegal migrants

Cons

  • Potential to stoke anti-immigrant sentiments
  • Oversimplification of complex immigration issues