A television presenter distinguished support for legal immigration from opposition to illegal routes, noting that legal migrants contribute as nurses and doctors and pay taxes. The presenter criticized dangerous Channel crossings and argued that current reception arrangements can appear welcoming, citing hotel accommodation, meals, devices and leisure facilities. The presenter suggested that such perceptions fuel frustration among long-term residents who struggle economically. The response urged people to avoid labeling others, to recognize multiple compatible viewpoints, and to engage in conversations rather than shouting on social media.
"You can be pro immigration and against illegal routes," Rylan wrote in a statement posted to Instagram and X, after viewers slammed his comments against illegal immigrants, which claimed they were given luxuries like iPads. "You can support trans people and have the utmost respect for women. You can be heterosexual and still support gay rights. "The list continues. Stop with this putting everyone in a box exercise and maybe have conversations instead of shouting on twitter [sic, now X]."
"[The UK] is built on immigration. Legal immigration - a lot of the nurses, the doctors that have saved my mum's life, have come over here from other countries. They're living a great life, they're paying into this tax system, they're helping this country thrive."
"I find it absolutely insane that all these people are risking their lives coming across the Channel. And when they get here, it does seem, and I think this is why a lot of Labour voters as well are saying there's something wrong, it feels like, 'Welcome, come on in'. That's the narrative we're being fed. 'Here's the iPad. Here's the NHS in reception of your hotel. Here's three meals a day. Here's a games room in the hotel. Have a lovely time and welcome.'"}],
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