₦airaland Forum

Welcome, Guest: RegisterLoginWith GoogleTrendingRecentNew

Stats: 3,327,301 members, 8,430,279 topics. Date: Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 08:52 AM

Toggle theme

Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) - Travel (881) - Nairaland

Nairaland ForumNairaland GeneralTravelLiving In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) (1330759 Views)

1 2 3 ... 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 ... 972 Reply (Go Down)

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 1:38pm On Sep 22, 2025
lavida001:
Be you white or blue the law should apply to everyone. Even if na Canada man run am make dem castrate straight. Spare no offender. The news is everywhere that Pakistani men are grooming young girls and the only question a so called doctor can ask me is what if it’s a white man.

Hope I answered your oga question. If you got any more send them my way.

Who is the moderator deleting my post?
We now have 2 tier moderation.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crmkv3jezzdo.amp
You should have responded this way earlier instead of going personal with the doctor. It wasn’t a hard question in any way!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by easyfashizi: 2:32pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
You should have responded this way earlier instead of going personal with the doctor. It wasn’t a hard question in any way!
Are you his spokesman because i no really understand you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 2:53pm On Sep 22, 2025
easyfashizi:
Are you his spokesman because i no really understand you.
grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Jamesclooney: 3:43pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
What about the ILR fees folks will pay to apply, is that not an eye-watering sum of money too? So folks will still lose their settled status after their money has been collected from them. The Reform Party is just a gang of fraudsters, just making mouth, let them try their luck sha!
People said worse about Trump never been able to carry out his harsh anti-immigrant policies…now see how market be for yankee. Point being, nothing is impossible especially with the far-right being emboldened by their colleagues in the USA & Online. They can even send naturalised citizens home if care it’s not taken.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 3:50pm On Sep 22, 2025
Jamesclooney:
People said worse about Trump never been able to carry out his harsh anti-immigrant policies…now see how market be for yankee. Point being, nothing is impossible especially with the far-right being emboldened by their colleagues in the USA & Online. They can even send naturalised citizens home if care it’s not taken.
Has Trump sent any green card holders or naturalised citizens home yet?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight:
Goke7:
Has Trump sent any green card holders or naturalised citizens home yet?
Trump didn't say he was going to do that. Farage has said he will not seek to denaturalise anyone, but will cancel permanent residence.
I think it's a given that he'll do a lot of what he says if Reform gets into power. There'll be absolutely no political benefit to Reform from reneging on this as beating the immigration drum is their only route to power so they cannot walk it back and upset their supporters, even if things have changed.

This whole thing was basically meant to bounce Labour into some sort of action against January 2026, so if that works, maybe that'll be one good thing coming out of this, as those on visas need clarity as to what the current government will now be offering and from when, given that it's said its current offer will change. The state of limbo is not helpful - people need to be able to plan in line with any new rules.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Jamesclooney:
Cyberknight:
Trump didn't say he was going to do that. Farage has said he will not seek to denaturalise anyone, but will cancel permanent residence.
I think it's a given that he'll do what he says if Reform gets into power. There'll be absolutely no political benefit to Reform from reneging on this as beating the immigration drum is their only route to power so they cannot walk it back and upset their supporters, even if things have changed.

This whole thing was basically meant to bounce Labour into some sort of action against January 2026, so if that works, maybe that'll be one good thing coming out of this, as those on visas need clarity as to what the government will now be offering and from when, given that it's said its current offer will change. The state of limbo is not helpful - people need to be able to plan in line with any new rules.
UK Immigration rules that change every market day? The rules are not worth the paper they’re written on jare. From Theresa May to Boris Johnson to Rishi Sunak now to Keir Starmer, they keep toying with it. Make everybody just get contingency plan for back pocket.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 4:54pm On Sep 22, 2025
Cyberknight:
Trump didn't say he was going to do that. Farage has said he will not seek to denaturalise anyone, but will cancel permanent residence.
I think it's a given that he'll do what he says if Reform gets into power. There'll be absolutely no political benefit to Reform from reneging on this as beating the immigration drum is their only route to power so they cannot walk it back and upset their supporters, even if things have changed.

This whole thing was basically meant to bounce Labour into some sort of action against January 2026, so if that works, maybe that'll be one good thing coming out of this, as those on visas need clarity as to what the government will now be offering and from when, given that it's said its current offer will change. The state of limbo is not helpful - people need to be able to plan in line with any new rules.
Cancelling permanent residence is an overkill, except if the UK is becoming a kangaroo society, trying to please a base? But that doesn't mean you begin to say stupid things you know you can never get legal backing for (even some Brits are already speaking out against it). Even the 10-year route to ILR for skilled workers is still being tinkered with because of the legal backlash that may occur, so Farage had better not get his hopes too high. He's even under pressure now after the Trump visit with all the proposed US investments, of which though we can't trust tump but if it works could see the UK economy boucing back strongly which won't be good news for Reform which I think it's the reason they are trying to up the stakes with this silly ilr ban, come on, somone must be drunk with that kind of thinking. Nonsense!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight: 5:03pm On Sep 22, 2025
Jamesclooney:
UK Immigration rules that change every market day? The rules are not worth the paper they’re written on jare. From Theresa May to Boris Johnson to Rishi Sunak now to Keir Starmer, they keep tweaking it. Make everybody just get contingency plan for back pocket.
Lol. Everyone potentially impacted should basically adopt a permanent "brace" position - another given these days.
Ultimately, Reform has actually done something reasonable in the sense that they have given advance notice of their plans if they do find their way to power.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight: 5:09pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
Cancelling permanent residence is an overkill, except if the UK is becoming a kangaroo society, trying to please a base? But that doesn't mean you begin to say stupid things you know you can never get legal backing for (even some Brits are already speaking out against it). Even the 10-year route to ILR for skilled workers is still being tinkered with because of the legal backlash that may occur, so Farage had better not get his hopes too high. He's even under pressure now after the Trump visit with all the proposed US investments, of which though we can't trust tump but if it works could see the UK economy boucing back strongly which won't be good news for Reform which I think it's the reason they are trying to up the stakes with this silly ilr ban, come on, somone must be drunk with that kind of thinking. Nonsense!
I think it's been made clear to the world since the start of this year that the separation of powers in a democracy is a fragile thing.
However, the UK is a so-called an elective dictatorship and its government, once decided, has absolute power unchecked by the courts which it can exercise if it so wishes.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Jamesclooney: 5:13pm On Sep 22, 2025
Cyberknight:
I think it's been made clear to the world since the start of this year that the separation of powers in a democracy is a fragile thing.
However, the UK is a so-called an elective dictatorship and its government, once decided, has absolute power unchecked by the courts which it can exercise if it so wishes.
Democracy as a whole has been exposed as a scam or at the very least, overrated. Get enough racist supporters (as an example) and gbam you’re in government! American movies don scam us oo
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 5:17pm On Sep 22, 2025
Cyberknight:
I think it's been made clear to the world since the start of this year that the separation of powers in a democracy is a fragile thing.
However, the UK is a so-called an elective dictatorship and its government, once decided, has absolute power unchecked by the courts which it can exercise if it so wishes.
The same absolute power and elective dictatorship can’t stop illegal crossings but can only suppress legal and law abiding residents. Something is amiss with such powers. In naija parlance their head no correct 😂
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 5:19pm On Sep 22, 2025
Jamesclooney:
Democracy as a whole has been exposed as a scam or at the very least, overrated. Get enough racist supporters (as an example) and gbam you’re in government! American movies don scam us oo
Democracy is not a scam, you only have weak and intellectually deficient politicians with no progressive ideas.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight: 5:20pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
The same absolute power and elective dictatorship can’t stop illegal crossings but can only suppress legal and law abiding residents. Something is amiss with such powers. In naija parlance their head no correct 😂
Operative words are "once decided".
The government hasn't decided to stop the boats yet. wink
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight: 5:21pm On Sep 22, 2025
Jamesclooney:
Democracy as a whole has been exposed as a scam or at the very least, overrated. Get enough racist supporters (as an example) and gbam you’re in government! American movies don scam us oo
As Churchill said, it's the least bad form of government.

An enlightened or benign dictatorship Singapore-style would be the best, but those are one in a million.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by luqken: 5:28pm On Sep 22, 2025
Our Elders say "Pikin wey boast say e go dey chop pigeon head when he grow up should know say na that Pigeon no go ever make am grow".
Nigel you don fail.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 5:41pm On Sep 22, 2025
Cyberknight:
Operative words are "once decided".
The government hasn't decided to stop the boats yet. wink
I can assure you that even Farage won't be able to decide or 'Operatively decide' grin to stop any boat, as well, if he ever gets into Downing Street! phew
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 5:47pm On Sep 22, 2025
luqken:
Our Elders say "Pikin wey boast say e go dey chop pigeon head when he grow up should know say na that Pigeon no go ever make am grow".
Nigel you don fail.
grin a baby hippopotamus once looked at his mother and asked Mama, 'Why are your lips or mouth so big or long?'. The mother responded, Bam bam, you too go grow. leave Nigel make e dey make mouth!
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Fred2020: 5:50pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
Cancelling permanent residence is an overkill, except if the UK is becoming a kangaroo society, trying to please a base? But that doesn't mean you begin to say stupid things you know you can never get legal backing for (even some Brits are already speaking out against it). Even the 10-year route to ILR for skilled workers is still being tinkered with because of the legal backlash that may occur, so Farage had better not get his hopes too high. He's even under pressure now after the Trump visit with all the proposed US investments, of which though we can't trust tump but if it works could see the UK economy boucing back strongly which won't be good news for Reform which I think it's the reason they are trying to up the stakes with this silly ilr ban, come on, somone must be drunk with that kind of thinking. Nonsense!
Anyone potentially affected should take a brace position and plan alternatives.

The UK is ultimately going to become more nationalist with minorities and vulnerable groups being scapegoated even by Labour as they are chasing the tailwind of reform. I expect Labour to roll out some very restrictive policies against legal migrants in the coming weeks to try to take the wind out of Reforms sail.

Ultimately, everyone other than the stereotypical white British will likely be hammered and blamed at some point in time as nationalists gain in the polls.

The UK's path to a turnaround is likely to be in the events that the US strong rightwards swings result in severe economic and social setbacks much like UK's experience with Brexit became a lesson for other right-wing parties in Europe to shelve the idea of leaving the EU.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 6:10pm On Sep 22, 2025
Fred2020:
Anyone potentially affected should take a brace position and plan alternatives.

The UK is ultimately going to become more nationalist with minorities and vulnerable groups being scapegoated even by Labour as they are chasing the tailwind of reform. I expect Labour to roll out some very restrictive policies against legal migrants in the coming weeks to try to take the wind out of Reforms sail.

Ultimately, everyone other than the stereotypical white British will likely be hammered and blamed at some point in time as nationalists gain in the polls.

The UK's path to a turnaround is likely to be in the events that the US strong rightwards swings result in severe economic and social setbacks much like UK's experience with Brexit became a lesson for other right-wing parties in Europe to shelve the idea of leaving the EU.
Very true reason I've been an advocate of folks seeking alternatives, which is why I'm always surprised when some folks here start kicking and saying all sorts of things against such an idea. Many have silently been seeking alternatives and relocating from the UK.

The truth is all these measures will eventually lead nowhere, as it does not actually address the very economic reasons that are the root of all the anti immigration schemes. Already in the US, the economy has plummeted, which is why Trump and his gang have been trying to use the death of Charlie Kirk to rally their base against the opposition, knowing very well they are almost screwed in the next mid-term elections next year. There are also resistance here and there despite how the far-right folks have increased in popularity. I think the mid-term elections in the US will really determine how fast we may see a reversal in all this craziness going on. Once the economy continues to hit hard, especially in the US, it will be more difficult for the Republican Party to ride against the waves, no matter the culture wars they deploy. The UK PM was the one who actually played into these folks' hands with all those earlier economic policies of scrapping welfare here and there. If he were more focused and brave enough like his counterparts in France and Germany, Nigel and his gang wouldn't have grown this much in popularity. His political naivety is what has caused all this.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 7:26pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
Democracy is not a scam, you only have weak and intellectually deficient politicians with no progressive ideas.
Democracy oo capitalism oo all na scam and they are both in their end stage.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by AlphaUno: 7:47pm On Sep 22, 2025
elengine:
Really. I can clearly see your line of thoughts. The seaport in South south is deliberately not developed to keep Lagos developing. Wow. This appears like the usual beer parlour talks and I never imagined we could go this low on this platform. Haaa. So who are the people behind this conspiracy of failure to develop seaport in south south. Is it all the former military head of states, including Aguiyi Ironsi, Babangida, Obasanjo etc? Or should we point finger to elected presidents like Jonathan who is obviously from south south? The above sentiment is not based on any fact but a mere fallacy that is influenced by too much alcohol.

Secondly, there is nothing like we all develop a place. Lagos was merely a stench and dustbin after federal capital was relocated to Abuja. There are vidoe clips that evidence this claim. It is normal for people to pay tax while carrying out their day to day work in a place, just like we do here in the youkay. And we won't say we all develop UK. You have only performed your civil duty as a residents but you guys keep sounding like you donated money to develop Lagos. While your governors are busy spending money on what is not necessary, Lagos is spending its money on infrastructure with some level of consistency in governance. Is it you that advised Tinubu to rethink revenue generation? Were you the one that developed blue print they have been following since 1999? Tomorrow now, you will say the fastest train Lagos is as a result of being a former capital 😀 Normally I should not engage in this kind of conversation but I can't just help. I'm sure people like you do not even know that where we call Lagos today is not the same Lagos of federal capital. Only about 40% of today's Lagos was the federal capital. Lagos has always been at advantaged position because of its nearness to water and strategic location. We have always had everything first in Lagos and even before almagation in 1914, Lagos had already witnessed development and there are impeccable evidence to this. Let us stop all these beer parlour theories please. My prayer is that when Obi or Jonathan return to power, you guys should advise him to dredge south south seaport further so we dont have to continue to have this conversation.
There are reasons why coastal cities world over experience geometric development compared to landlocked cities. The NYC is a ready example
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 7:57pm On Sep 22, 2025
lavida001:
Democracy oo capitalism oo all na scam and they are both in their end stage.
If it’s a scam you won’t be living in the uk
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Jamesclooney: 8:19pm On Sep 22, 2025
lavida001:
Stop telling us to build Nigeria they said, we don’t want to hear it they said. No worry Nigel and the true owner of the land go remind you
👇🏾
He explained: "We will not only say that these people do not qualify for indefinite leave to remain, we will abolish indefinite leave to remain as a category in this country."

The Reform UK leader said the anticipated cost of the more than 800,000 people expected to qualify for leave to remain in the next three years is £230 billion, what he described as a “truly eye-watering sum of money.”
Aisha Yesufu said it best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sasihKmfksA?si=3cRTQAu4DIU7xdYI
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by easyfashizi: 8:54pm On Sep 22, 2025
Goke7:
If it’s a scam you won’t be living in the uk
If its not you wont be moaning about Farage or looking for your next japa safe haven.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by lavida001: 9:22pm On Sep 22, 2025
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Goke7: 10:30pm On Sep 22, 2025
easyfashizi:
If its not you wont be moaning about Farage or looking for your next japa safe haven.
grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by Cyberknight: 12:54am On Sep 23, 2025
Fred2020:
The UK's path to a turnaround is likely to be in the events that the US strong rightward swings result in severe economic and social setbacks much like UK's experience with Brexit became a lesson for other right-wing parties in Europe to shelve the idea of leaving the EU.
In the US, many people have suspended belief. They voted in their current government to "cleanse" the country, and they believe that it has to do what it takes. It's a movement. Doubt anything even up to another 2008 and all that will change that.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 7:30am On Sep 23, 2025
lavida001:
So this Canada man still dey here 🤣 Thought you left for good. Love to the family 🤣
Not surprised. Guessing this is how you hope to build Nigeria.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m): 7:38am On Sep 23, 2025
Fred2020:
Anyone potentially affected should take a brace position and plan alternatives.

The UK is ultimately going to become more nationalist with minorities and vulnerable groups being scapegoated even by Labour as they are chasing the tailwind of reform. I expect Labour to roll out some very restrictive policies against legal migrants in the coming weeks to try to take the wind out of Reforms sail.

Ultimately, everyone other than the stereotypical white British will likely be hammered and blamed at some point in time as nationalists gain in the polls.

The UK's path to a turnaround is likely to be in the events that the US strong rightwards swings result in severe economic and social setbacks much like UK's experience with Brexit became a lesson for other right-wing parties in Europe to shelve the idea of leaving the EU.
Well said. The reality is that many will struggle with that given the general preparedness and current world climate.

It does seem the only thing stopping Reform at this stage would be a woeful performance of Trump or a huge scandal. A scandal is less likely given Nigel's supporters would turn a blind eye to anything he does at this stage.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 3) by jedisco(m):
Goke7:
.... The UK PM was the one who actually played into these folks' hands with all those earlier economic policies of scrapping welfare here and there. If he were more focused and brave enough like his counterparts in France and Germany, Nigel and his gang wouldn't have grown this much in popularity. His political naivety is what has caused all this.
Hehe... I wouldn't be surprised if Starmer's response to this is to hasten up the 10yr ILR bill. He and Kemi need to understand they wouldn't beat Reform in right wing policies neither would they convince core right wing voters to choose for them over Reform.

My main concern with Nigel is that he has shown he can cause havoc out of government by driving policies even for governments that oppose him. If not for the folks that my suffer, I'd really want him to be PM. In a country like the UK with a promptly unforgiving political system (unlike the U.S), it'd be nice to see him run the economy.
1 2 3 ... 878 879 880 881 882 883 884 ... 972 Reply

Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2)Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant Part 2234

Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 8Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 21USA Visit Visa Part 3

Viewing this topic: 3 guest(s)