A British woman has sparked debate after revealing she left the UK because of “too many foreigners.”
She moved to Benidorm, Spain — a city already popular with British expats. In fact, nearly 900,000 Brits visited last year, and about 5% of Benidorm’s residents are from the UK. The city is famous for its full English breakfasts, lively karaoke bars, and holiday nightlife.
Speaking to GB News, she said: “We lost our rights, freedom of speech went! I had enough. Britain lost the plot 20 years ago.”
‘We lost our rights, freedom of speech went!’
British holiday makers tell GB reporter Dougie Beattie why they moved to Benidorm permanently. pic.twitter.com/QigFprhm5L
— GB News (@GBNEWS) August 20, 2025
But many online were quick to point out the irony. One person wrote: “There are too many foreigners in the UK, so she moved to Spain and became one.” Another added: “They use Spanish housing and health services while complaining about immigrants back home.”
The story highlights growing tensions about migration — and the contradictions people face when leaving one country to settle in another.
👉 Do you think moving abroad for this reason makes sense, or is it pure irony?
