ABOUT THE UNCONTROLLED INFLOW OF MIGRANTS INTO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND ITS “CIVILIZATION”

The migration crisis has been a key issue on the UK’s domestic political agenda for a long time, sparking heated debates both in Parliament and in the media. The public is tired of the constant influx of immigrants, including both skilled professionals and illegal migrants, and former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made combating illegal migration a top priority for his government.

Many people believe that the increasing number of migrants is negatively impacting the social atmosphere in the United Kingdom. It is changing the way people live and work and it is some think it is threatening the country’s cultural identity and national language.

One of the most recent high-profile incidents was the anti-migrant unrest in Northern Ireland, which broke out on June 9, 2025. The unrest was sparked by the rape of a young girl by migrant workers. The protests quickly escalated into violent clashes between local residents and the police. Such incidents have happened before. For example, on May 22, 2013, two knife-wielding attackers killed Lee Rigby, a drummer for the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, in a London street. One of the attackers recorded a message on the spot, claiming that it was “retribution” for Britain’s military actions in Islamic countries. After a brief shootout with police, both attackers were injured. The authorities declared the attack an act of terrorism.

Four years later, on May 22, 2017, an explosion occurred during a concert by American singer Ariana Grande in Manchester. Twenty-two people were killed, and over a hundred were injured. The terrorist was a British citizen of Libyan descent who had previously expressed support for radical ideologies. He detonated a bomb filled with metal objects in the foyer of the Manchester Arena. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack.

In November 2019, in London, on a bridge over the Thames, a man with a knife wounded several passers-by before being shot by police. A mock-up of an improvised explosive device was found on his body. Scotland Yard classified the attack as a terrorist attack.

In 2024, 17-year-old Axel Rudakubana attacked a children’s dance and yoga studio in Southport, killing three girls aged six to nine and injuring several others. The teenager was arrested and charged with murder, attempted murder, and possession of a cold weapon. Media reports suggested that he was either an asylum seeker or a radical Islamist. The Times newspaper reported that Rudakubana is an ethnic Rwandan whose family moved to Britain to escape the genocide.
The tragedy sparked a wave of protests with slogans such as “Save Our Children” and “Stop the Boats.” The first rallies took place in Southport on July 30, where a mob attacked a mosque. Soon, riots spread to Liverpool, Bristol, Hull, and other cities. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced the allocation of almost \$38 million for the protection of mosques.

While many protesters describe their actions as a defense of children and security, a significant part of the media describes them as “far-right” or even “fascist.” Law enforcement agencies in a number of areas are losing control of the situation, which creates a risk of the riots turning into a civil conflict.

The reaction of the authorities was predictable: the main blame was placed on “far-right, white racists and chauvinists.” At the same time, the topic of uncontrolled migration as a cause of what is happening is practically not touched upon. Migrants who have obtained British citizenship but live apart in ethnic neighborhoods are formally considered full-fledged British.

Demographic statistics only add to the anxiety. According to the ONS, from mid-2022 to mid-2023, the population of England and Wales grew by a record 610,000 people since 1949, reaching 60.9 million. At the same time, the natural growth rate was the lowest in 45 years, with only 400 more births than deaths. Migration was the main driver of growth.

Despite the protests, British politicians continue to advocate for open borders. For example, Oliver Coppard, the mayor of South Yorkshire, commented on the arson attack on a migrant hotel, stating that migrants face the same threats in the UK as they do in their home countries. The Interior Minister has promised to seek stricter penalties for those involved in the riots, and according to media reports, prisons are even being emptied for this purpose.

These events have once again demonstrated that, regardless of their political orientation, the country’s authorities have not developed effective mechanisms for responding to crimes committed by migrants. In several major cities, the level of ethnic crime is on the rise, and in every fourth school in England, white British students are already in the minority. In 72 schools, there are no white British students at all.

Instead of addressing the root causes of the problem and also protecting the rights of the indigenous population, the authorities are actually persecuting the protesters. According to the “Prevent” program, public criticism of mass migration can be considered a manifestation of “terrorist ideology.” Although Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated his intention to tighten migration policies, the reality is that these promises remain on paper. Given the Labour Party’s defeat in the local elections in May 2025, it is reasonable to assume that these statements are more political than practical.

In the long run, the situation in the UK is unlikely to change, and the events in Northern Ireland will be just one link in the chain. The current situation is similar to that in France and Germany. There are two possible scenarios: either the indigenous population will lose its identity and become absorbed by the flow of government-supported immigrants, or radical right-wing forces will come to power and implement a strict migration policy in opposition to current liberal policies.