30,000 reasons why the rhetoric on immigrants claiming benefits can stop now
10 years, 2 months ago

30,000 reasons why the rhetoric on immigrants claiming benefits can stop now

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “What’s this about some new immigration figures – 30,000 foreigners leaving their own country just to go abroad and scrounge off the system, not working and claiming benefits at the expense of local taxpayers? Oh… right…” These are the figures from a recent Guardian report which found that 30,000 Brits are claiming unemployment benefits in countries across the EU. But this more balanced, two-way picture of immigration hardly fits in with the hostile rhetoric of politicians like Nigel Farage, who paint an immigration picture of Europe which is uncannily similar to the opening credits of Dad’s Army. David Cameron, has already outlined long-term plans to curb immigration by targeting EU citizens on benefits in the UK.

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Kemi has come up with her first policy… and it’s a stinker
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kemi has come up with her first policy… and it’s a stinker

The Independent  

After she was elected, Kemi Badenoch told her shadow cabinet that she wouldn’t reveal any major policies for at least two years, so maybe this is a minor policy. It is a plan, and it is something that we can do very quickly, because Labour has a bill which they’re bringing in next week.” Well, it will “work” in the …

More than half of Brits say Labour's borders policy is NOT tough enough as Tories demand ban on benefits claimants getting citizenship
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More than half of Brits say Labour's borders policy is NOT tough enough as Tories demand ban on benefits claimants getting citizenship

Daily Mail  

More than half of Britons think Labour's borders policy is not tough enough, according to a new poll. A YouGov survey of more than 4,800 people found that 56 per cent thought the Government's immigration policy was not strict enough. A YouGov survey of more than 4,800 people found that 56 per cent thought the Government's immigration policy was not …

Tories pledge to expel low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tories pledge to expel low-paid and unemployed migrants from UK

The Independent  

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Kemi’s right about one thing – Brexit isn’t working
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kemi’s right about one thing – Brexit isn’t working

The Independent  

Have you ever watched a TV show and thought: “It doesn’t make sense for that character to still be there”? And today, she says, “we ended free movement but the system that replaced it isn’t working”, pointing to high levels of immigration, pressure on public services, wages and welfare. Today, the Office of National Statistics says “the post-Brexit immigration system …

Brexit promised to ‘take back control’. Now foreign nationals are arriving in their droves
2 years, 6 months ago

Brexit promised to ‘take back control’. Now foreign nationals are arriving in their droves

The Telegraph  

That comes on top of the 6.7 million applications by EU citizens already in the UK who have applied for settled status, of which 6.5 million have been concluded, according to Thursday's data. It is not surprising that John Hayes, a former Home Office minister and the chairman of the Tory Common Sense group, believes the next prime minister - …

Over 6 million EU citizens apply to settle in post-Brexit UK
3 years, 8 months ago

Over 6 million EU citizens apply to settle in post-Brexit UK

Associated Press  

LONDON — More than 6 million European Union citizens applied to settle in the U.K. before the end-June deadline that the British government had imposed as part of the country’s departure from the bloc. In a statement Friday, Britain’s Home Office said of the 6.02 million people who had applied, 400,000 applications were made in the final month before the …

UK plan for tougher asylum-seeker rules draws criticism
3 years, 11 months ago

UK plan for tougher asylum-seeker rules draws criticism

The Independent  

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Researchers say UK faces a Brexit brain drain to the EU
4 years, 7 months ago

Researchers say UK faces a Brexit brain drain to the EU

Associated Press  

LONDON — The number of Britons moving to European Union countries soared after the Brexit vote in 2016, according to a U.K.-German study released Tuesday — an exodus comparable to those caused by major social or economic crises. British voters opted narrowly in a 2016 referendum to leave the EU, ending the automatic right of the bloc’s citizens to move …

British MPs back plans to tighten immigration rules
4 years, 10 months ago

British MPs back plans to tighten immigration rules

Al Jazeera  

New rules imply thousands of front-line key workers are ‘unwelcome in our country’, says Labour figure. The UK government’s new immigration system, proposed in the middle of a global pandemic, “sends a signal” that anyone earning less than 25,600 pounds is “unskilled”, said shadow home secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds. 200219085224829 Opening the second reading debate, Home Secretary Priti Patel said the …

More than 500,000 EU nationals apply to stay in UK in single month amid ‘terror’ at prospect of no-deal Brexit
5 years, 4 months ago

More than 500,000 EU nationals apply to stay in UK in single month amid ‘terror’ at prospect of no-deal Brexit

The Independent  

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New immigration rules to 'control' Britain's borders after Brexit finally unveiled
6 years, 3 months ago

New immigration rules to 'control' Britain's borders after Brexit finally unveiled

Daily Mail  

There will be no cap on short term workers coming to the UK until at least 2025, new immigration proposals out today reveal. There will be no cap on short term workers coming to the UK until at least 2025, new immigration proposals unveiled by Sajid Javid reveal In a swipe at Theresa May Mr Javid refused to back the …

Brexit: Theresa May urged to ensure EU citizens do not have to pay to stay in UK after ‘shameful’ treatment
6 years, 4 months ago

Brexit: Theresa May urged to ensure EU citizens do not have to pay to stay in UK after ‘shameful’ treatment

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Ukip calls for homeless or unemployed EU citizens to be deported after Brexit
7 years, 11 months ago

Ukip calls for homeless or unemployed EU citizens to be deported after Brexit

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One million EU citizens in Britain 'at risk of deportation' amid surge in permanent residency applications since Brexit vote
8 years, 3 months ago

One million EU citizens in Britain 'at risk of deportation' amid surge in permanent residency applications since Brexit vote

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UK must prepare for immigration surge after Brexit, Home Affairs Committee warns
8 years, 7 months ago

UK must prepare for immigration surge after Brexit, Home Affairs Committee warns

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In English port, immigration drives debate on EU referendum
8 years, 9 months ago

In English port, immigration drives debate on EU referendum

Associated Press  

DOVER, England — Don’t try to talk to Brian Hall about economics, trading blocs or the value of the British pound. “I’m speaking for a lot of people here — we’ve been inundated, and they’ve changed the face of the town, not for the better.” The “remain” camp led by Prime Minister David Cameron appears to be winning the economic …

Net migration is 200,000 higher than Cameron's promise - and we're right to be outraged. It should be more
8 years, 9 months ago

Net migration is 200,000 higher than Cameron's promise - and we're right to be outraged. It should be more

The Independent  

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David Cameron still insists immigration figures can be slashed
9 years ago

David Cameron still insists immigration figures can be slashed

Daily Mail  

Of the arrivals, some 257,000 were EU migrants according to new figures David Cameron yesterday insisted he could cut net migration to below 100,000 – despite new figures showing it remains close to record high levels. But Mr Cameron said his welfare brake and change to benefit rules would have an ‘impact’, adding: ‘I’m convinced if we do all of …

David Cameron's deal delaying benefits could INCREASE number of migrants
9 years, 1 month ago

David Cameron's deal delaying benefits could INCREASE number of migrants

Daily Mail  

With the new regime not expected to come into force until mid-2017, large numbers are expected to flock here to take advantage Critics warn it could lead to number of incomers entering UK going up EU migrants could claim benefits within months of arriving in the UK even if the Government uses the so-called ‘emergency brake’. POLAND'S PRIME MINISTER BEATA …

EU referendum: The Cabinet Ministers voting to leave – and stay in – the EU
9 years, 1 month ago

EU referendum: The Cabinet Ministers voting to leave – and stay in – the EU

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Jeremy Corbyn: David Cameron's EU deal is a 'sideshow' and 'irrelevant to problems most Britons face'
9 years, 1 month ago

Jeremy Corbyn: David Cameron's EU deal is a 'sideshow' and 'irrelevant to problems most Britons face'

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#Brexit fight: PM David Cameron faces off with 27 EU leaders in 'battle for Britain'
9 years, 1 month ago

#Brexit fight: PM David Cameron faces off with 27 EU leaders in 'battle for Britain'

Firstpost  

Prime Minister David Cameron faced off Thursday against the 27 other European Union leaders, telling them to grant his country a new deal to settle the festering issue of their relationship or face a possible divorce as soon as this summer Brussels: Prime Minister David Cameron faced off Thursday against the 27 other European Union leaders, telling them to grant …

Tony Blair insists migration of two MILLION EU workers to Britain has been GOOD for UK
9 years, 1 month ago

Tony Blair insists migration of two MILLION EU workers to Britain has been GOOD for UK

Daily Mail  

Former prime minister Tony Blair today insisted economic migration was good for Britain Tony Blair today insisted economic migration was good for Britain as employment data showed two million EU workers have jobs in the UK. Mr Blair's remarks come as David Cameron battles to finish his renegotiation ahead of a referendum on Britain's membership of the EU - which …

European Parliament can change David Cameron's EU deal AFTER UK has its referendum
9 years, 1 month ago

European Parliament can change David Cameron's EU deal AFTER UK has its referendum

Daily Mail  

Any agreement will be binding on EU leaders but not the EU's parliament Expected to trigger a June referendum but MEPs will not vote until after The PM will try and finalise his deal with EU leaders at a summit this week MEPs will vote on legislation for the deal but NOT before UK's referendum The European Parliament could modify …

EU membership is stopping us cutting migrant benefits further, Tory DWP minister says
9 years, 1 month ago

EU membership is stopping us cutting migrant benefits further, Tory DWP minister says

The Independent  

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EU referendum: Migrants in UK say David Cameron's plan to curb benefits will not affect immigration
9 years, 1 month ago

EU referendum: Migrants in UK say David Cameron's plan to curb benefits will not affect immigration

The Independent  

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EU refuses to give David Cameron the four-year ban on EU migrant benefits he requested
9 years, 1 month ago

EU refuses to give David Cameron the four-year ban on EU migrant benefits he requested

The Independent  

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Cameron hails plan for new terms of UK’s EU membership
9 years, 1 month ago

Cameron hails plan for new terms of UK’s EU membership

CNN  

Story highlights A proposal for renegotiated UK terms of EU membership has been released It grants key concessions sought by Britain's Prime Minister, including a freeze on migrant benefits The UK will hold a referendum on whether to leave the EU by the end of next year London CNN — British Prime Minister David Cameron has welcomed a new plan …

One in three Britons wants to ban migrants from ever receiving in-work or child benefits
9 years, 1 month ago

One in three Britons wants to ban migrants from ever receiving in-work or child benefits

The Independent  

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Leaving the EU will not stop immigration to the UK, says leader of campaign to stay in the EU Stuart Rose
9 years, 1 month ago

Leaving the EU will not stop immigration to the UK, says leader of campaign to stay in the EU Stuart Rose

The Independent  

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Life on the dole
9 years, 2 months ago

Life on the dole

Deccan Chronicle  

“The anticipated betrayal means judgement of character; the unanticipated is a lesson in life” From Future Lives by Bachchoo In a third-class railway carriage in India few years ago, on a two-night journey in a six-sleeper booth I made friends as one does with fellow passengers. His question in Hindustani was: “I’ve heard that in England those who don’t do …

EU referendum: David Cameron backs down on migrant benefit ban demands
9 years, 3 months ago

EU referendum: David Cameron backs down on migrant benefit ban demands

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A senior source said Mr Cameron would not take the four-year benefit restriction off the …

David Cameron set to ditch key demand on EU migrants' access to welfare, Brussels officials claim
9 years, 3 months ago

David Cameron set to ditch key demand on EU migrants' access to welfare, Brussels officials claim

The Independent  

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The one paragraph that shows David Cameron's EU plans have gone off the rails
9 years, 4 months ago

The one paragraph that shows David Cameron's EU plans have gone off the rails

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Cameron's pledge to make EU migrants wait four years before …

David Cameron's hopes of keeping Britain in the EU boosted as Angela Merkel says deal 'can be done'
9 years, 4 months ago

David Cameron's hopes of keeping Britain in the EU boosted as Angela Merkel says deal 'can be done'

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David Cameron 'open to different ways' of achieving core goal of barring EU migrants from claiming benefits
9 years, 4 months ago

David Cameron 'open to different ways' of achieving core goal of barring EU migrants from claiming benefits

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EU 'will block Prime Minister David Cameron's migrant benefits blitz'
9 years, 5 months ago

EU 'will block Prime Minister David Cameron's migrant benefits blitz'

Daily Mail  

PM had made the benefits pledge central to his plan to David Cameron will fail to get his key EU demand to stop benefits for working migrants who have been in the country less than four years, British diplomats say. Last month, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, pictured, warned Mr Cameron's proposals on migrant benefits were the 'most sensitive' and 'most …

Labour split over migrant crisis as Jeremy Corbyn describes influx as 'an opportunity'
9 years, 5 months ago

Labour split over migrant crisis as Jeremy Corbyn describes influx as 'an opportunity'

Daily Mail  

Mass immigration is ‘nothing but a plus’ for Britain, Jeremy Corbyn said yesterday as he opened up a fresh split with his own MPs. But hours later his Shadow Home Secretary Andy Burnham warned Labour was ‘out of touch’ on immigration and called for a tougher line to win back supporters who have defected to Ukip. Jeremy Corbyn, pictured, said …

Reports: UK to accept more refugees
9 years, 6 months ago

Reports: UK to accept more refugees

Al Jazeera  

British newspapers report government will bow to pressure and accept thousands more refugees from Syrian border in UK. The UK is to accept thousands more refugees from camps based on the Syrian border following criticism that it has not been doing its share, British newspapers are reporting. The Guardian reported that British Prime Minister David Cameron did not want to …

Britain's David Cameron unveils immigration crackdown ahead of EU talks
9 years, 10 months ago

Britain's David Cameron unveils immigration crackdown ahead of EU talks

ABC  

British prime minister David Cameron has said restricting welfare payments to EU workers is an "absolute requirement" of his efforts to renegotiate the UK's relationship with the bloc as he unveiled a new crackdown on immigration. Mr Cameron also repeated a promise to restrict the right of European Union workers from claiming unemployment and in-work welfare benefits — a controversial …

The 6 reasons why David Cameron's relentless pursuit of fewer immigrants is fundamentally flawed
9 years, 10 months ago

The 6 reasons why David Cameron's relentless pursuit of fewer immigrants is fundamentally flawed

The Independent  

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Britain to curb EU migrants benefit to reduce immigration
10 years, 3 months ago

Britain to curb EU migrants benefit to reduce immigration

India TV News  

London: British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Friday that immigrants from the EU need to work in Britain for four years so they could claim benefits in the country. In the speech in the West Midlands Friday, the prime minister said over the last 10 years, immigration to Britain has soared, while the number of Britons going to work …

U.K. to reduce migrant numbers
10 years, 3 months ago

U.K. to reduce migrant numbers

The Hindu  

In his much-anticipated speech on migration, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron has set out a raft of measures to reduce the number of migrants — especially from the European Union — coming to the U.K. His speech comes a day after the release of figures which suggest that net migration in 2014 is now 16,000 higher than what it was …

Cameron to curb EU migrants
10 years, 3 months ago

Cameron to curb EU migrants

China Daily  

Cameron to curb EU migrants Updated: 2014-11-28 09:33 LONDON - British Prime Minister David Cameron will set out plans on Friday to limit immigration from the European Union as he seeks to woo disgruntled voters less than six months ahead of a national election. Figures published on Thursday showed 228,000 EU citizens had moved to Britain in the year to …

U.K.'s Relationship With EU In A Rough Patch
10 years, 4 months ago

U.K.'s Relationship With EU In A Rough Patch

NPR  

U.K.'s Relationship With EU In A Rough Patch The UK is straining against a range of European Union rules, with immigration at the top of the list. It's likely to be a major issue going into next year's election in Britain and could reshape the future of Europe, as Prime Minister David Cameron has promised a vote on whether to …

Cameron vows to 'fix' migration as he tells EU 'voters are my boss': PM promises detailed proposals by Christmas
10 years, 5 months ago

Cameron vows to 'fix' migration as he tells EU 'voters are my boss': PM promises detailed proposals by Christmas

Daily Mail  

'I'm very clear about who the boss is, and it is the British people,' he said David Cameron has told EU chief Jose Manuel Barroso that the British people want migration from Europe ‘fixed’ – and he promised detailed proposals by Christmas on how he will do it. The Prime Minister hit back at Mr Barroso, who declared on a …

War over immigration as top Tory slams 'extraordinary' attack on Cameron over plan to cap number of EU workers in Britain
10 years, 5 months ago

War over immigration as top Tory slams 'extraordinary' attack on Cameron over plan to cap number of EU workers in Britain

Daily Mail  

A bitter war of words broke out today over David Cameron's plan to cap the number of immigrants moving to Britain from Europe. European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso said it was 'quite clear' that restrictions on foreign workers would be illegal under EU law and said the matter was not up for negotiation. I think he is out of …

Germans get tough on migrant benefits: Calls for UK to introduce 'whoever lies, flies' law to deport those cheating the system
10 years, 6 months ago

Germans get tough on migrant benefits: Calls for UK to introduce 'whoever lies, flies' law to deport those cheating the system

Daily Mail  

Britain could impose even stricter rules on migrant benefits after Germany launched a major crackdown on welfare tourism. Angela Merkel’s government is to deport any EU nationals lying to claim benefits and block the worst offenders from returning for up to five years. David Cameron has been urged to copy moves by German Chancellor Angela Merkel to deport immigrants caught …

New crackdown to limit EU migrants' benefits in bid to counter Ukip
10 years, 9 months ago

New crackdown to limit EU migrants' benefits in bid to counter Ukip

Daily Mail  

New crackdown to limit EU migrants' access to benefits: Ministers' plan to try and win back dissatisfied voters from Ukip New proposals could kick unemployed EU migrants out after six months But it faces opposition from the Liberal Democrats, who have to sign off Unlikely to have big impact on migration as most EU migrants don't claim Ministers are drawing …

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