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> culturally the UK is more accepting of integrating immigrants than its neighbors Considering the part of the populations that keeps voting for xenophobic Tor
by kergonath 4y ago
> culturally the UK is more accepting of integrating immigrants than its neighbors
Considering the part of the populations that keeps voting for xenophobic Tories, that the whole country threw a hissy fit about immigration in 2016 and has been hardening its stance by the day since, and the pile of scandals à la Windrush, the reality is somewhat more nuanced than that.
> They also speak English, which will also be a driving force from certain countries.
Yes, this is an important motivation. There is also the aura from nearby commonwealth countries. The UK used to be good at building soft power.