Immigration
This issue covers immigration and free movement within Europe.
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The debate
Total net migration to the UK is running at over 300,000 a year despite the government’s target of cutting it to under 100,000
The most recent official figures put net migration from EU countries at 184,000 a year and non-EU at 188,000
EU citizens have the right to live and work in any member state
Leave
Main views
It is impossible to control immigration as a member of the EU
Public services are under strain because of the number of migrants
High immigration has driven down wages for British workers
Points-based system for migrants to the UK should be extended to include those from the EU
Remain
Main views
Immigrants, especially those from the EU, pay more in taxes than they take out
Cameron's EU deal means in-work benefits for new EU migrant workers will be limited for the first four years
Outside the EU the UK would still have to accept free movement to gain full access to the single market
Immigration is good for the economy