Sentences with phrase «position against immigration»

Can one take a position against immigration, or is that inconsistent with my positive obligation to promote diversity and inclusion?

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Last week, after eight years of Conservative government at Westminster, and against the backdrop of crises over immigration and the NHS, and deadlock on Brexit, Labour had hoped to benefit from Theresa May's troubles and consolidate its position on the local council.

While it's not clear if Mr. Grimm indeed could have «passed comprehensive immigration reform» in 17 minutes — one of the suggestions on the list — the blog nonetheless provided the Democratic group an opportunity to call attention to controversies and positions they hope to wield against the Republican as he seeks re-election in a competitive, Staten Island - based district next year.

The Ukip leader appears to have modified his position after outrage from some within his own party, which has been campaigning against mass immigration from Romania and Bulgaria.

According to colleagues, Michael Gove used to take a decidedly emollient position on immigration in cabinet discussions against Theresa May's harder line.