The one point to appear in both the pros and cons lists – which explains why it’s so contentious.
From an employer’s point of view, immigrants from the EU tend to be better educated than UK nationals have a degree, compared UK citizens. From an economic perspective, people moving over from the EU since 2000 have contributed 34 per cent more financially to the UK than they have cost us.
In his new deal, Cameron has secured a ‘brake’ period of seven years on EU migrants claiming benefits, which would reduce the number of people potentially abusing the system.
People in favour of the EU also argue that immigration also creates a more diverse national culture.
Plus, staying would mean the 1.4million Brits currently settled in other EU member states wouldn’t need to move back or get visas.