Ukraine, Asylum Seekers, and UK Politics: Key Facts
Analysis of Zelenskyy's DC visit, asylum seeker housing claims, NHS changes, and irregular migration figures in the UK. Fact-checking political statements from various parties.
Keir Starmer, Asylum Seekers, and 2003 Court Case: Fact Check
Posts falsely claim Keir Starmer's 2003 case enabled benefits for illegal immigrants. The case concerned support for asylum seekers who didn't claim asylum upon UK arrival. Most already received assistance.
Fake Letter: Migrant Leisure Centre Claim Debunked
A letter claiming requisition of The Wall's Club for a migrant leisure centre is fake. Councils and MP confirm the letter is a hoax, debunking claims on social media.
‘Illegal immigrants’ can’t claim Jobseeker’s Allowance
If this is granted and includes accommodation that does not provide meals, an asylum seeker is entitled to a cash allowance of £49.18 per week for each person in a household (with some extra money available for young children and pregnant mothers).
Estimate of £400,000 cost per asylum seeker based on the Netherlands, not the UK
But the £400,000 figure is based on a report published by researchers at the University of Amsterdam which estimated that the net cost of “asylum migration” to the Dutch treasury averages €475,000 per immigrant (approximately £400,000).