Here’s a very simply solution to solve the immigration crisis. (By the way, they’re not “migrants”, but illegal immigrants, regardless if they’re from the (Eastern) EU or not… The people of the UK never had the option to be a part of the EU in the first place.):

1) Get out of the EU. Membership isn’t needed.

2) Introduce an immigration system based on what Australia has. Problem solved. What was that? You’re from a worn torn country, or from a ghetto in Eastern Europe, or even from a rich family in China, or Japan & all? Ok, no worries. Just a few questions: Do you speak basic English? Do you have at least Level-1 in Adult Literacy and Numeracy, in writing and in speaking? Do you have full time work (must be a trade) or education waiting for you for the first day you enter the country? Do you have your own home already bought and ready to be moved into? Do you have a 100% clean criminal record? Tax, health insurance, work/education permits, etc. etc. etc. etc.? No?… Sorry, not interested. Try somewhere else. (Same goes for all nationals) Next!

And no, I’m not being racist, unfair or anything like that. If they don’t contribute to the UK then they’re not welcome, how hard can it be. Also, I’m not ar$ed about ‘Ooooh you can’t do that, try to change one’s mind*’, I’m not going to think otherwise.

I’ve been wanting to work (Musician – that is well received that offers more than its fair share of work and something the particular State has plenty of professional opportunities for) in the US, California. I have a trade, I will be able to contribute to the US, I have work, housing, health insurance etc. already available and the financial qualities, 100% clean criminal record, I have the relevant sponsorships from professionals and US based companies. I meet the criteria to be able to be there, yet, it is enormously, mind boggingly difficult to even get my foot in the door… Am I finding it to be discrimination, unfair, racist? No I’m not, because I respect their policies. And before someone says, ‘Uuuurgh well you don’t have a war torn country to go back to.’ Well, maybe I don’t, but that’s just life, isn’t it.

If the UK can introduce the same kind of policies and show some balls & stand up to EU bureaucrats that decide for us. Then this country will be that much more better.