Look I'm in favour of free movement of labour but not free…
“Look I'm in favour of free movement of labour but not free movement of benefits; people who come here should come to work and that is extremely important that that is dealt with.”
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Advocates for labor mobility while insisting that welfare benefits should remain restricted to citizens.
In simple terms: Support work migration, limit benefit migration.
Balance economic need with social equity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy drafting
- public debates
- media interviews
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should benefits be tied to residency?
- What are the social costs of open benefit migration?
Restricting benefits may fuel resentment and inequality.