Why it’s time to end EU free movement

Vince Cable makes the liberal case for immigration controls. In the article Mr Cable argued that 'There is no great argument of liberal principle for free EU movement; the economics is debatable; and the politics is conclusively hostile, ... The argument for free movement has become tactical: it is part of a package that also contains the wider economic benefits of the single market'.

Vince Cable served as Secretary for business, innovation and skills during the Coalition government of 2010-2015. He was the Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham between 1997 and 2015, and has served as deputy and acting leader of his party. He was a supporter of the United Kingdom staying in the European Union during the EU referendum campaign during 2016.

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New Statesman, 04.10.16: Germany and France bend single market rules - so why can't Britain control immigration? (Article by Vince Cable) http://www.newstatesman.com/politics/staggers/2016/10/germany-and-france-bend-single-market-rules-so-why-cant-britain-control

ESO: In Focus: Brexit - The United Kingdom and the European Union http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-the-united-kingdom-and-the-european-union/

ESO: Background information: Brexit: UK-EU movement of people inquiry launched http://www.europeansources.info/record/brexit-uk-eu-movement-of-people-inquiry-launched/

The Guardian, 05.01.17: Ditching EU free movement is a political necessity, says Vince Cable https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/05/eu-free-movement-vince-cable-brexit-immigration-controls

Politico, 14.01.17: Dutch minister urges free movement reform http://www.politico.eu/article/dutch-minister-urges-free-movement-reform/

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