"The English Are Now Second-Class Citizens," Say Native Londoners
Social media movements reignite the debate about immigration in the United Kingdom, with residents claiming that the English are being treated as second-class citizens.
The debate about immigration in the United Kingdom has gained momentum again after a new movement on social media, mainly on the X platform (formerly Twitter), where several British people claim that the English are being treated as second-class citizens in their own land.
The debate has intensified following widespread coverage in the British media of a pro-Palestine protester who climbed Big Ben during a protest. Many citizens argue that there is a discrepancy in the way different groups are treated by the authorities and the press.
In recent days, several videos have gone viral on social media showing changes in London’s demographic and cultural profile, which has generated a feeling of loss of identity among part of the native population. Critics say that large-scale immigration is transforming the British capital to the point that some English people feel their way of life is being marginalized.
On the other hand, pro-immigration activists point out that London has always been a global city and that diversity is one of its greatest assets. However, the debate remains polarized, with sectors of society calling for reforms to the country’s immigration policy.
The British government, under increasing pressure, has defended its immigration control policies, but has so far not indicated drastic changes to the current system.
Moradores nativos de Londres na Inglaterra:
"Os ingleses agora são considerados cidadãos de segunda classe".
Movimentos nas redes sociais, incluindo o X, levantam o debate sobre imigração na Inglaterra mais uma vez, enquanto a mídia britânica ainda faz a cobertura do… pic.twitter.com/LsX3T3k3B9 — Brasil Paralelo (@brasilparalelo) March 8, 2025
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