An Afghan refugee arrived in Britain on the back of an lorry, and now stands to be the first Tory councillor from Afghanistan. He has supported Home Secretary Priti Pale’s clampdown against illegal immigration.
Darius Nasimi (22), who hopes to make history at next year’s Hounslow Council local elections, in West London, said that while he may not always back what Priti Patel has stated, ‘I believe there should be strong border controls, and that other countries of Europe need more refugees.
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, Mr Nasimi’s parents fled to Afghanistan. He was born on their nine-month trip across Europe.
After paying people smugglers for entry into the UK, Nasimi arrived in Dover with his sisters and two younger brothers in a refrigerated truck.
Darius Nasimi (pictured), 22, who hopes to make history in next year’s elections for Hounslow Council, London, said the view of the Conservative Party as being anti-immigration is wrong
The family was found hiding by immigration officers. However, the cold ten hour journey from Belgium had made it difficult for them to survive. They were then rushed to the hospital to receive treatment.
After being granted asylum, the couple settled in London and were made UK citizens.
He graduated last year in philosophy at King’s College London and is currently helping Afghan refugees that were evacuated earlier in the year.
He stated that the Conservative Party was incorrectly portrayed as anti-immigration.
“That’s why they have the best party of migrants like me.
After the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, Mr Nasimi’s parents flew to Pakistan in 1999. He was five years old when he arrived in Lewisham in 2004, during his nine month journey through Europe.
M. Nasimi, despite his heritage, supports Priti Patel (pictured), tougher position on cross-Channel Migration
“I like that the emphasis is on British values and the rule of the law.
Despite his background, Mr Nasimi supports Ms Patel’s tougher stance on cross-Channel migration – so far this year more than 26,000 people have arrived in small boats.
According to him, ‘Illegal Immigration is a continuing problem. But at the same moment there should be some controls, and we must reduce the pressure upon the Government.’
“Some people come to the UK because they are looking for work. These people are not refugees fleeing conflict or persecution. “I believe border control is extremely important.”
While the Government was criticised over its withdrawal from Afghanistan, Mr Nasimi stated that he feels only gratitude for 15,000 of those who were safely airlifted.
His current job is with the Afghanistan And Central Asian Association. This charity was founded in August by Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi. They have led efforts to help Afghans that were forced to evacuate.
This year, more than 26,000 migrants have crossed England’s Channel using small boats. Pictured: The RNLI Coastguard rescues around 100 migrants
Doctor Nasimi (54), a father of four, stated that he flew to Afghanistan in fear of being killed by the Taliban because he is a liberal scientist with liberal views, who was educated abroad.
Their journey from Ukraine to Britain involved them crossing through Slovakia, Hungary, Slovakia and Austria. Traffickers from Antwerp then loaded them into the truck.
Two of the three Nasimi sisters work at the Government.
Shabnam (30) was appointed last week as policy advisor to Victoria Atkins (the new Minister for Afghan Settlement).
Rabia, 27, is a Cambridge graduate who works in the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities as an advisor.