Originally Posted by
jpenney
Cameron has absolutely no interest in how many people come into Ireland.
As for renegotiating with the EU he will get a few minor concessions. The main demand which is a change to the free movement of labour is non negotiable. This is just not Germany. To my knowledge no other country in the EU is in favour.
Cameron has painted himself into a corner. The hard right of the Conservative party will now have him by the short and curlies.
Don't misquote me.
I was comparing our generous welfare system to theirs and is the reason our economies is so attractive to the other EU nationals that have less interest in joining the labour force than joining the dole queues!!
He's looking to make a distinction between someone freely moving to join the labour force and one that wants to avail of a more favorable welfare system.
Last edited by Best Before; 08-05-15 at 13:45.
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