I find it interesting how these issues become moral ones.
Morality and reality are often very different and although morality can effect reality it should not be in denial of it.
The reality is that the migrant problem is not finite it is virtually infinite in fact. As quickly as we allow migrants here there will be another group right behind them. That is a practical problem and one where morality has to be tempered with common sense.
Regardless of circumstances, we cannot continue to allow an endless stream of migration into this country. Any one who disputes that is insane.
The question is, at what point do we say enough is enough with net migration numbers ? Do we wait until we are at crisis point or do we act sooner rather that later and head of a disaster. There will be no point in crying over spilt milk.

I fully and totally agree and your point on reaching a crisis point is oh so true. There is nothing like closing the stable door when the horse has bolted!

If all expats decided to come home at once, how would you feel about allowing them in if we are already overcrowded?

Legally it depends if they're still citizens doesn't it, but it's fair to assume they left for a reason as have the migrants.

You seem to favour those with families here. That would likely apply to most expats.

Edited by johnfirewall (05 Aug 2015 3.44pm)

The question was purely a hypothetical one about numbers and people's attitudes to a 'swarm' of expats in our bursting full green and pleasant, rather than reasons / family ties.

They're not going to be ripping the fences down are they. Thay can all re-integrate immediately, likely have accommodation in the UK and won't be entitled to benefits.