EU migration is uncontrolled - if an EU national wants to come into the UK, they can. Those Brits in Spain are spending a relative fortune earned in the UK in Spain instead. They are a huge plus to their economy and they'd be welcomed back with open arms if Spain, for some reason, decided they wanted to send them back.
Holland are in a very similar position to the UK in that an In/Out EU referendum would be very interesting indeed. Belgium is HQ and would presumably get a fair few kickbacks from that.
I think some EU migrants contribute to the economy. I see no rational argument against having an immigration policy that encourages migration of any foreign nationals who can speak English and are skilled in a manner that would contribute to the UK workforce (i.e. if we have enough fisherman then we don't bring in foreign fisherman, but if we need more accountants then we encourage accountancy degrees and bring foreign accountants in on short term VISAs). I see absolutely no argument for allowing all and sundry in when we're already rammed. Have you seen any new build housing estates? You're living in your neighbours back garden.
I know EU migration is uncontrolled, hence why I was clarifying what you were discussing. In terms of the Spain argument are you saying then the Spanish workers, living and working here, aren't contributing to our economy? And I'm sorry but I find it hypocritical some of your views. I mean mate have you ever been to Benidorm or somewhere like that? Trust me very few Brits living there speak English never mind Spanish! Meanwhile im pretty sure all the Spanish that work here speak the language!
I agree there should be some control of EU immigration, that's one con but still the pros far out way the negatives for me. I mean the majority, vast majority, who leave their friends, family, loved ones behind in their home country come here to work out of necessity and it's situation that vastly benefits our country. They come here because there's jobs! The people who make your coffee in the morning, the guys who serve your lunch and clean your house, they don't come here to sit on their arse. I just think immigrants get such a bad rap in the press it's disgusting. If there was large unemployment with British born people missing out on jobs due to EU migrants then I could understand it, but let's be honest it isn't! I accept your argument it's much more harder to plan public spending but if you think this government is going to grown public spending in-line with natural British population growth then you're kidding yourself - the NHS won't suddenly be saved because of EU immigration control!
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