David Cameron Unveils New Bill to Tackle Immigration

The Prime Minister, who's government has unveiled 26 new bills during the first all-Conservative Queen's Speech in nearly two decades this morning, has introduced a bill to tackle immigration.

The bill, which aims to control immigration by making the UK a less attractive option, will place a special focus on those coming to the UK to work illegally and on employers exploiting those illegal immigrants. Deportation will also be made easier through the introduction of a "deport first, appeal later" ruling, with access restrictions being placed on bank accounts and rented accommodation.

David Cameron, leader of the newly-elected Conservative party and government, said:

"Uncontrolled immigration can damage our labour market and push down wages. It means too many people entering the UK legally but staying illegally. The British people want these things sorted.

"That means...dealing with those who shouldn't be here by rooting out illegal immigrants and bolstering deportations. Reforming our immigration and labour market rules so we reduce the demand for skilled migrant labour and crack down on the exploitation of unskilled workers. That starts with making Britain a less attractive place to come and work illegally."

New measures include a crackdown on dishonest landlords, including the ability for councils to evict illegal migrants faster, more thorough checks carried out at banks by cross-referencing bank accounts against databases of people in the UK illegally and a new offence of illegal working to close current loopholes.

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