PM shares frustration of those complaining about controls on
arrivals, but says that nothing more can be done under the law
PM shares frustration of those complaining about controls on arrivals, but says that nothing more can be done under the law
Cameron said
immigration is still too high and he wants to reduce it to 'responsible'
level. Photograph: Eric Piermont/AFP/Getty Images
David Cameron
has said that immigration from Romania and Bulgaria looks reasonable
and nothing more can be done within the law to stop workers coming over
from these countries.
Speaking before a backbench revolt over immigration this week, Cameron said he shared the frustration of those complaining the UK had to lift controls on new arrivals on 1 January under European rules.
However, he indicated there has been no influx of immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria since then, and added: "We've done the extent of what we can do within the rules."
Overall, Cameron said immigration is still too high and he wants to reduce it to a "responsible" level but he did not repeat his key election pledge to get it down to the tens of thousands.
The coalition has placed restrictions on how long new arrivals have to wait before they are eligible to claim benefits, as Cameron comes under pressure over the issue from the right of his party and Ukip.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he also held out the prospect of efforts to increase immigration controls on any newer EU countries, saying he wanted "longer transition periods". However, this is unlikely to see off Thursday's revolt over the immigration bill.
Dozens of Tory MPs are backing an amendment to extend travel controls on Bulgarians and Romanians for another five years, even though the restrictions were already lifted while the immigration bill was delayed over Christmas.
Nigel Mills, Conservative MP for Amber Valley, insisted on Sunday he is not trying to "crash" the bill but wants a number of key changes.
No 10 had hoped to see off the rebellion by persuading dissenters to back a compromise amendment tabled by Stephen Phillips and six other moderates. However, it seems the rebels are planning to press on, despite warnings it contravenes European law.
In a second likely revolt, Dominic Raab, MP for Esher, wants changes to the law to stop so many foreign criminals pleading a right to family life to prevent deportation. He wants to change the law to make sure the home secretary and not courts have the final say on whether family links are strong enough to stop someone being sent abroad.
Raab, who has the support of six former Labour ministers, is hoping the opposition may help his bill pass, potentially by abstaining.
Speaking before a backbench revolt over immigration this week, Cameron said he shared the frustration of those complaining the UK had to lift controls on new arrivals on 1 January under European rules.
However, he indicated there has been no influx of immigrants from Romania and Bulgaria since then, and added: "We've done the extent of what we can do within the rules."
Overall, Cameron said immigration is still too high and he wants to reduce it to a "responsible" level but he did not repeat his key election pledge to get it down to the tens of thousands.
The coalition has placed restrictions on how long new arrivals have to wait before they are eligible to claim benefits, as Cameron comes under pressure over the issue from the right of his party and Ukip.
Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, he also held out the prospect of efforts to increase immigration controls on any newer EU countries, saying he wanted "longer transition periods". However, this is unlikely to see off Thursday's revolt over the immigration bill.
Dozens of Tory MPs are backing an amendment to extend travel controls on Bulgarians and Romanians for another five years, even though the restrictions were already lifted while the immigration bill was delayed over Christmas.
Nigel Mills, Conservative MP for Amber Valley, insisted on Sunday he is not trying to "crash" the bill but wants a number of key changes.
No 10 had hoped to see off the rebellion by persuading dissenters to back a compromise amendment tabled by Stephen Phillips and six other moderates. However, it seems the rebels are planning to press on, despite warnings it contravenes European law.
In a second likely revolt, Dominic Raab, MP for Esher, wants changes to the law to stop so many foreign criminals pleading a right to family life to prevent deportation. He wants to change the law to make sure the home secretary and not courts have the final say on whether family links are strong enough to stop someone being sent abroad.
Raab, who has the support of six former Labour ministers, is hoping the opposition may help his bill pass, potentially by abstaining.
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