"Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control. Enforcement will be tougher than ever and migration numbers will fall,'' Starmer said in excerpts of a speech to be delivered on Monday. "We will create a system that is controlled, selective and fair. "Immigration has been a potent issue in Britain since 2004, when the European Union expanded to Eastern Europe. The new rules will mean 50,000 fewer visas for these workers next year, Cooper said.Chris Philp, Cooper's Conservative counterpart, said his party will support such proposals but they don't go far enough.
