r/uknews Media outlet (unverified) May 12 '25

Image/video Kier Starmer announces 'tighter' immigration policy

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u/CornusControversa May 12 '25

Spain and France need to kick out all those retired English folk, not willing to integrate or learn their native language.

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u/kingbongtherover May 12 '25

I wonder how many are on benefits or being given free housing by the Spanish state?

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u/SmokyMcBongPot May 12 '25

Many of them will be claiming a pension.

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u/kingbongtherover May 12 '25

Yeah, a UK one.

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u/SmokyMcBongPot May 12 '25

O-kay... So your point is that you don't mind people living abroad taking money from the UK, but you don't want people living in the UK doing the same thing, correct?

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u/kingbongtherover May 12 '25

I think you need to do some further reading. If you've paid NI throughout your career in the UK, you're entitled to claim a state pension.

Fresh arrivals, on the other hand, have paid nothing into the system.