Research by the Runnymede Trust highlights the strong association of the word 'illegal' with migrants in UK political discourse over the last 25 years. This framing shapes public perceptions of migration as unlawful. Analysis of parliamentary debates from 2010 to 2014 showed 'illegal' as the most commonly used term, and similar trends are emerging in recent discussions. A letter from various organizations urges the government to address growing racial tensions and violence stemming from this narrative, especially in light of rising far-right sentiment globally.
Racism in our society is deep-rooted and evident in the language used around migrants, indicating a need for an urgent reassessment of our discourse.
Following Theresa May's 'hostile environment' pledge in 2012, there has been a significant increase in media coverage that employs antagonistic language towards migrants.
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