UK to Poles: play fair or get out

British Prime Minister David Cameron wants to crack down on immigrants who take advantage of the British benefit system. Known for mentioning Poles in his debates regarding immigrants and social benefits, Cameron vows to curb payments to EU nationals who do not find a job in the UK, cutting benefit payments in half, from six to three months. The projected cuts would include child benefits and unemployement benefits. “We want an immigration system that puts Britain first,” said PM Cameron. He claims that the changes will save the British taxpayer half a billion pounds over the next five years. Cameron stressed that some immigrants are employed and are studying lawfully, while others are not. Colleges issuing student visas to non-students and employment agencies preferentially recruiting abroad have also been scrutinized for policies exacerbating the immigration flow to the UK. The changes are mainly aimed at curbing the illegal activity and social benefit claims of recent immigrants, including Poles.