Why people are turning to UKIP

I heard this morning on the national news of Rotherham Council's decision to remove two children from foster care on the grounds of the foster parents being UKIP members.

Do they consider that people inherently racist would accept two non-British born and non-white children in the first place and that they would spend their days discussing politics with young children?

Is it preferable to take them back into care, which from recent events would seem to be a much more dangerous option?

The council might ask itself why people are turning to UKIP and a referendum on EU membership would very likely produce an opt-out result.

The free movement of labour policy may be okay in theory, but in practice unskilled people from eastern European countries are, not surprisingly, swamping most western European countries in search of better economic prospects.

The unskilled jobs do not pay a living wage and, therefore, British taxpayers have to subsidise employers in the form of benefits. This at a time of recession, mainly due to the financial sector.

We also learn that many of the large international employers offering unskilled jobs do not pay their fair share, if indeed, any tax in this country.

Pressure is put on housing, education and medical services with demand being infinite and resources finite. The policy of open borders needs to change. Skill shortages of course should be able to be filled by persons from other countries.

People feel unrepresented by those elected to take into account their views rather than simply impose their own. More people will turn to previously fringe parties unless the wakeup call is heeded.

Cath Hallam, Munsbrough Lane, Greasbrough.

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