Eurostat the EU statistics agency has released figures
showing record hikes in asylum applications in the last
quarter. These figures show 410,000 people have
claimed asylum in the EU between August and September
including a 60% increase for the UK.
showing record hikes in asylum applications in the last
quarter. These figures show 410,000 people have
claimed asylum in the EU between August and September
including a 60% increase for the UK.
Diane James MEP, the UKIP Home Affairs Spokesman said, "These figures are
enormous and extraordinary. They are a direct result of Mrs Merkel's siren call
to peoples to come to the EU."
"The equivalent of a 'Migrant's Pandora's box' has been opened and
unleashed. The vast majority may well be genuine asylum seekers but there is
clearly going to be a significant number masquerading as
such.
"Germany amongst other EU states have speedied up asylum processing to
cope with issues at EU borders. This heightened the concerns as to whether all
are genuine and sincere.
"The pressure is now being felt by the UK. Cameron's pledge on migrant
control and his agreement to accept 20000 Syrian refugees will now be severely
tested. Once again one of his many pledges is in tatters and whilst he may
express 'extenuating circumstances' he is now caught in the same trap as Merkel
i.e. victim of his own policy and its
consequences.
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