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One notable case involves Lucy Connelly, who was imprisoned for 31 months solely for a tweet criticizing immigration. Such incidents exemplify the increasingly toxic climate around free speech—criticizing migrant policies risks criminal charges and social ostracism.
The Failure of Borders and Political Will
The broader issue lies with the failure of political systems—both Conservative and Labour parties—to address immigration effectively. Despite promises from successive governments to reduce both legal and illegal immigration, numbers have persisted or even increased. The policies are viewed as broken, leaving many Europeans feeling that their countries’ identities and social cohesion are under siege.