The British Prime Minister has announced plans to crack down on illegal immigration and tighten Britain’s borders as new official figures showed a significant rise in the number of migrants.
Immigration has become one of the most divisive political issues in Britain, and increasing numbers of Britons argue that uncontrolled migration has a negative effect on the country — from employment to social infrastructure such as housing and health services. In his first speech on immigration since he won a second term in the general election, David Cameron outlined stricter controls targeting illegal migrant workers, including giving police new powers to seize their earnings.
ABC’s Tom Rivers has details.