Migration and borders: The communist position

The question of immigration is dominating politics. Whipped up by demagogic politicians and mainstream media, a climate of hysteria has pushed the topic to the forefront.

The 2024 General Election saw ‘stop the boats’ as a key issue, while Labour, the Conservatives and Reform debated who would be the most effective deporters. A summer of protests outside asylum seeker hotels, culminating in the largest far right demonstration by Tommy Robinson in decades in September means it is essential for the left to come out boldly with a clear class position.

In this talk, Fiona Lali — Campaigns Coordinator of the RCP — will explain why and how the struggle to defend immigrants is in the interest of the working class.