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We are richer together
Britain's diversity is something to be celebrated not denigrated, writes HUGH LANNING

I start from the belief that we are richer together - as a society, as people and economically.

In a time of enforced austerity, it might seem strange to talk about being richer, about the benefits of immigration and migration, but it is essential if we are going to defeat the threat of a growing Ukip.

Migration was not the cause of the recession - the real culprit was the collapse of the banks and their subsequent bailout.

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