CONCERNED Broxbourne MP Charles Walker has warned that uncontrolled immigration could lead to a rise in support for the far right.

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Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Walker said that while his constituents were “fair-minded, decent and compassionate people” he added “uncontrolled immigration is not an unalloyed good for everyone”.

He said: “They [Broxbourne constituents] want skilled workers coming to this country who can add to the wealth of this country and pay taxes that help to support hospitals, schools and infrastructure. My constituents also want to provide genuine sanctuary to those who are in genuine fear for their lives. However, we have to recognise in this place that uncontrolled immigration is not an unalloyed good for everyone.”

He added: “Immigration tends to work very well for the middle and upper classes, but many of my constituents are competing for scarce public resources, such as education, health, transport and housing. That has created a level of concern and bad feeling which has caused me a great deal of concern, because in my constituency and others we still see the British National party getting a foothold and gaining traction.”

He went on to congratulate Labour MPs Jon Cruddas and Margaret Hodge who “had such fantastic results against the British National party, not only turning back Nick Griffin, the leader of that party, but ensuring that night that many BNP councillors lost their seats”.

Mr Walker called for progress against the far right to continue, but said: “If we are to do so, our constituents need to know that we are serious about addressing their concerns.”