[ianch99]

Originally Posted by Osem

I think DC's promise was a calculated gamble. He must have known he could do little about EU migration but acknowledging that would have damaged his campaign. He took a chance that it'd help him win the election and he'd live with the consequences. As it turns out, that was a good bet - he was re-elected with a majority. This term will, IMHO, reveal how serious (or not) they are about controlling EU migration but I have a feeling that benefit reform isn't going to be enough to significantly reduce the pull factor, especially if the UK continues to grow and the rest of the EU stagnates.

Dave said in 2010: David Cameron: net immigration will be capped at tens of thousands

He had 5 years to carry out his promise but the figures are now at record levels so doesn't he have a credibility issue here?