A selection of recent media reports

Row over anti-fascist clashes during protests in Bolton
Unite Against Fascism (UAF) leaders have disputed claims from police that their supporters were "extremely violent" duri...
BBC News Beds, Bucks & Herts (21-Mar-2010)
EU's down and outs sent home from Britain
Hundreds of destitute East Europeans are to be deported from Britain. Two Poles were the first to go earlier this month...
The People (21-Mar-2010)
DAVID CAMERON: COMMON SENSE REVOLUTION FOR PEOPLE POWER
DAVID CAMERON yesterday pledged to herald a common sense revolution and bring an end to the tick-box culture that is hol...
Daily Express (21-Mar-2010)
We must trust in basic British decency to beat the racist BNP
The communities minister argues for a different approach to tackling the far right in the coming...
Guardian Unlimited - Comment is Free (21-Mar-2010)
Police battle to control EDL and UAF protest in Bolton
Police are trying to contain thousands of demonstrators from the English Defence League (EDL) and Unite Against Fascism ...
BBC News Beds, Bucks & Herts (20-Mar-2010)
Rise in marriages between cousins 'putting children at risk of birth defects', warns Baroness
A rise in the number of marriages between cousins in Britain has prompted calls for a crackdown on the practice amid war...
The Mail On Sunday (20-Mar-2010)
Jail for illegal immigrant who tended to drugs
An illegal immigrant caught tending to 350 plants in a cannabis factory has been jailed for two...
This is Leicestershire (20-Mar-2010)
MIGRANTS FOUND LIVING IN FAMILY TREE HOUSE
SQUATTERS have set up a tree house after invading the gardens of family homes. They have constructed makeshift shelters...
Daily Star (20-Mar-2010)
UK BETTER OFF OUT OF EU
THE only way to solve Britains economic and immigration problems is to leave Europe, the UK Independence Party said last...
Daily Express (20-Mar-2010)
FOREIGN WORKER CURBS ONLY CUT 3,000
TIGHTER rules to cover highly skilled migrant workers will only cut the number of them coming to Britain by about 3,000 ...
Daily Express (20-Mar-2010)
Residents powerless to remove illegal immigrants from their gardens
At first sight, the piles of rubbish and debris strewn across this garden make it look just like a rubbish tip.
Daily Mail (19-Mar-2010)
IMMIGRANT S 16-MILE CHANNEL TUNNEL U-TURN
AN ILLEGAL immigrant walked 16 miles through the Channel Tunnel to the UK before changing his mind and telling police: ...
Daily Express (19-Mar-2010)
MPs debate visa rights for migrant domestic workers
Martin Salter, Labour MP for Reading West, opened a debate in Westminster Hall to highlight the abuse of migrant domesti...
The United Kingdom Parliament (18-Mar-2010)
Immigrant flees 'racist' Brits
AN exhausted illegal immigrant spent hours trying to cross into the UK before abandoning the attempt because Brits "ar...
Online Sun (18-Mar-2010)
Le Pen's back, and winning again
Fuelled by Nicolas Sarkozy's anti-Muslim 'identity' debate, the Front National is punching above its weight in regional....
Guardian.co.uk (18-Mar-2010)
Heads should be able to fire BNP teachers, says David Cameron
Tory leader's attempt to reach out to black voters continues at event in south-east...
Guardian.co.uk (18-Mar-2010)
£60k sex swap for migrant
A TURKISH transsexual woman granted UK asylum is having at least £60,000-worth of NHS surgery to become a man called...
Online Sun (18-Mar-2010)
Minister announces over £750,000 of Inclusion Grant Funding
Social Justice and Local Government Minister Carl Sargeant has announced £766,190 of funding to support organisations th...
Welsh Assembly Government (17-Mar-2010)
Extra funds as primary pupil numbers rise in Bristol
More than £2m will have to be spent on extra classrooms in Bristol primary schools to cope with more pupils. The demand...
BBC News Bristol (17-Mar-2010)
CONVICTED RAPIST WHO FLED COUNTRY HUNTED IN HOLLAND
A RUNAWAY rapist whose bid to dodge justice sparked an outcry is being hunted in the ­Netherlands, it was revealed...
Daily Express (17-Mar-2010)

Director of Research Migrationwatch UK

Migrationwatch UK (MW) is an independent think tank chaired by Sir Andrew Green. MW is now recognised as the leading source for independent expert commentary on matters relating to migration into and out of the United Kingdom.

We are now seeking to appoint a full time Director of Research to work with Sir Andrew and the Executive Committee. The work of the Director of Research involves researching and drafting a wide range of papers relating to all aspects of migration (such as those to be found on this web site, excluding legal papers).

The successful candidate must be a self starter with a strong intellect who is both literate and numerate. Age is immaterial. Political or public service experience would be an advantage, as would relevant experience relating to the interpretation of statistics. Internet and computer skills are a pre-requisite.

A small office will be available in Westminster for use by the successful candidate. Self employment or a part time role would also be a possibility.

Compensation: up to £45,000 p.a.

Qualifications: minimum of a 2.1 degree from a Russell Group university together with relevant experience in research or in public service.

Contact: Please send your CV and a covering letter to migrationwatchuk@hotmail.com