For this semester I would like to focus on the United Kingdom. The reason why I chose this country to be the focus of my reporting are the tensions surrounding the recent increase in migrations. From this there is an assumption that it is resulting in permanent cultural changes that are to the betterment or detriment to the country depending on whom you speak to. Some of this stigma has been attributed to the increase in conservative power in government, as well as the vote to leave the European Union.
The United Kingdom is not alone in this sentiment, with many other countries seeing a similar trend. This is a rise in conservative power and increased opposition to migration. For this research, I will reach out to multiple groups, such as political parties, who have made their position known. I also hope to speak to a variety of people who currently live in the country and how they perceive migration. Getting data about the number of migrants coming into the country will also be imperative.
This issue is not new, this has existed for decades within the country. It started out as an issue that only 4% of the population worried about and has since increase to 48% of the population having concern over the amount of immigrants entering the country.