Flashermac Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 LONDON (Reuters) - Aspiring British citizens will be put on probation for at least one year to show they can speak English, pay their taxes, abide by the law and have integrated into local life, the government proposed on Wednesday. The move is the latest to try to control immigration and ease public fears that schools, hospitals and transport networks are being swamped by foreign nationals, especially since European Union enlargement. The proposals also seek to encourage migrants to integrate locally, rather than living in segregated areas and speaking their own languages -- a trend that can lead to intolerance. "For newcomers to Britain, the prized asset of citizenship must be earned," Prime Minister Gordon Brown said. "We must ensure that British citizenship is a set of obligations as well as a guarantee of rights." Something sensible for a change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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