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29 June 2010

Immigration cap makes “Little Europeans” of us all

A cap on immigration will squander goodwill towards the UK around the world.

By Sholto Byrnes

It is a rare sight indeed to observe Diane Abbott and Lord Pearson of Rannoch in complete agreement with each other. But the Labour leadership hopeful and the UK Independence Party leader were as one on Newsnight last night.

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