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Leave campaigners pledge 'fairer immigration' outside EU Leave campaigners pledge 'fairer immigration' outside EU
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The UK could have a "fairer, more humane" immigration system that would work better for the economy if it left the EU, Leave campaigners say.The UK could have a "fairer, more humane" immigration system that would work better for the economy if it left the EU, Leave campaigners say.
Tories Michael Gove, Boris Johnson and Priti Patel, and Labour's Gisela Stuart are calling for a points-based system for all migrants coming to the UK.Tories Michael Gove, Boris Johnson and Priti Patel, and Labour's Gisela Stuart are calling for a points-based system for all migrants coming to the UK.
They say EU free movement rules have hit wages and strained public services.They say EU free movement rules have hit wages and strained public services.
The Remain campaign said the proposal would "wreck" the UK economy and could drive up immigration.The Remain campaign said the proposal would "wreck" the UK economy and could drive up immigration.
Meanwhile, the TUC is publishing research claiming average UK wages would be £38 a week lower by 2030 outside the EU, as part of its push to encourage people to vote to stay in the EU on 23 June.Meanwhile, the TUC is publishing research claiming average UK wages would be £38 a week lower by 2030 outside the EU, as part of its push to encourage people to vote to stay in the EU on 23 June.
Britain currently has a points-based immigration system for people coming to work in the UK from outside the EU.Britain currently has a points-based immigration system for people coming to work in the UK from outside the EU.
It means entry to work is limited to people deemed to be of value to the UK economy, such as skilled workers in "shortage occupations" or wealthy entrepreneurs and investors. Migrants with sought-after skills gain more points towards their visa. This is often called an Australian-style system as that country introduced it first.It means entry to work is limited to people deemed to be of value to the UK economy, such as skilled workers in "shortage occupations" or wealthy entrepreneurs and investors. Migrants with sought-after skills gain more points towards their visa. This is often called an Australian-style system as that country introduced it first.
Leave campaigners want the system to be extended to cover EU migrants, who are currently free to come to the UK and take up jobs, including low-paid manual work - but it would be up to the government of the day to decide whether to adopt this policy. More migrants come to the UK to work through this route each year, from countries such as India, Pakistan and the United States, than arrive from the EU, although the numbers from EU countries have increased in recent years.
Leave campaigners want the points system to be extended to cover EU migrants, who are currently free to come to the UK and take up jobs, including low-paid manual work - but it would be up to the government of the day to decide whether to adopt this policy.
The Leave campaign says that if Britain votes to come out of the EU the government should do the following by 2020:The Leave campaign says that if Britain votes to come out of the EU the government should do the following by 2020:
EU citizens already lawfully resident in the UK would not be affected as they will be given indefinite leave to remain, and neither will Irish citizens.EU citizens already lawfully resident in the UK would not be affected as they will be given indefinite leave to remain, and neither will Irish citizens.
The 1972 European Communities Act could also be amended to make it easier to remove criminals and other people whose presence in the UK is "not conducive to the public good".The 1972 European Communities Act could also be amended to make it easier to remove criminals and other people whose presence in the UK is "not conducive to the public good".
In a joint statement, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, Priti Patel and Gisela Stuart said their proposals would "create fairness between EU citizens and others" including those from Commonwealth countries..In a joint statement, Boris Johnson, Michael Gove, Priti Patel and Gisela Stuart said their proposals would "create fairness between EU citizens and others" including those from Commonwealth countries..
They added: "We think that this system will be fairer, more humane, and better for the economy."They added: "We think that this system will be fairer, more humane, and better for the economy."
"We will welcome new citizens who wish to contribute to our society, as so many immigrants have done. And we will be able to remove those who abuse our hospitality.""We will welcome new citizens who wish to contribute to our society, as so many immigrants have done. And we will be able to remove those who abuse our hospitality."
Analysis, BBC political editor Laura KuenssbergAnalysis, BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg
On Wednesday, senior Outers will be on the road outlining how they claim they'd control immigration if we left the EU - by introducing a points system that would determine if people can come to live in Britain for every single wannabe immigrant.On Wednesday, senior Outers will be on the road outlining how they claim they'd control immigration if we left the EU - by introducing a points system that would determine if people can come to live in Britain for every single wannabe immigrant.
The system is already in place for people who aren't part of the EU, but currently, the country has no way of limiting the total numbers of people who want to come here from around the continent. It would be an enormous change, and a system they believe would get wide public support.The system is already in place for people who aren't part of the EU, but currently, the country has no way of limiting the total numbers of people who want to come here from around the continent. It would be an enormous change, and a system they believe would get wide public support.
The Remainers are bound, though, to warn again of the risks of leaving the EU. If we're out of the single market, so can leave behind the free movement of people, they'd argue the hit to the economy would be much more painful than any potential gains from controlling immigration.The Remainers are bound, though, to warn again of the risks of leaving the EU. If we're out of the single market, so can leave behind the free movement of people, they'd argue the hit to the economy would be much more painful than any potential gains from controlling immigration.
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Britain Stronger In Europe, the official Remain campaign group, attacked Vote Leave's proposal, saying it "will not work".Britain Stronger In Europe, the official Remain campaign group, attacked Vote Leave's proposal, saying it "will not work".
Executive director Will Straw said: "Vote Leave's proposal could put up immigration and it would wreck our economy, as it involves leaving Europe's single market."Executive director Will Straw said: "Vote Leave's proposal could put up immigration and it would wreck our economy, as it involves leaving Europe's single market."
He added: "Australia, who have a points-based immigration system, have twice as many migrants per head as the UK."He added: "Australia, who have a points-based immigration system, have twice as many migrants per head as the UK."
Mr Straw also said that exiting the EU's single market would "lead to recession - costing jobs and raising prices".Mr Straw also said that exiting the EU's single market would "lead to recession - costing jobs and raising prices".
Meanwhile, the TUC is warning average earnings in Britain would be lower by 2030 outside the EU - adjusting wages for smaller GDP growth.Meanwhile, the TUC is warning average earnings in Britain would be lower by 2030 outside the EU - adjusting wages for smaller GDP growth.
A study by the TUC also says employee rights and manufacturing jobs in particular would be hit.A study by the TUC also says employee rights and manufacturing jobs in particular would be hit.
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "At a time of continuing hardship, Brexit would be a disaster for working people - for our wages, for our jobs and for our rights.TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady said: "At a time of continuing hardship, Brexit would be a disaster for working people - for our wages, for our jobs and for our rights.
"£38 a week may not be much for politicians like Boris Johnson, but for millions of workers, it's the difference between heating or eating, between struggling or saving, and between getting by or getting on.""£38 a week may not be much for politicians like Boris Johnson, but for millions of workers, it's the difference between heating or eating, between struggling or saving, and between getting by or getting on."
Labour shadow business secretary Angela Eagle said Britain's membership of the EU was "good for businesses and good for working people too".Labour shadow business secretary Angela Eagle said Britain's membership of the EU was "good for businesses and good for working people too".
But Vote Leave's Ms Stuart said the EU had been "a disaster" for workers, saying unemployment levels across the eurozone were "in the double digits".But Vote Leave's Ms Stuart said the EU had been "a disaster" for workers, saying unemployment levels across the eurozone were "in the double digits".