Statement on migration: 16 September 2015
16 September 2015 (updated on 16 September 2015)
Home Secretary, Theresa May, made a statement in the House of Commons on Wednesday 16 September 2015 on migration.
Shadow Home Secretary, Andy Burnham, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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