Farage challenged on migrationpublished at 19:16 21 June
Immigration is next on the agenda. Reform UK’s manifesto – or “contract” – pledges to end net migration if it wins the election.
For context: Net migration is the difference between the number of people coming to live in the UK and those leaving.
“Does that effectively mean one in, one out?” Robinson asks, to which Farage replies: “Yes – it’s not as simplistic as that. But yes.”
What about exceptions around healthcare — can nurses come to the country, Robinson asks. “Not until we employ the British ones,” Farage says.
“Paramedics, midwives, pharmacists, carers for the elderly – they can all come in?” Robinson says.
“Of course they can come in,” Farage replies.
