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Originally Posted by Hugh
As has been previously pointed out, we are not in Schengen', so we have control of our borders - every time I've landed in the UK, I've had to show my passport.
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to an extent we do, yes but not full control. We still have to allow EU citizens Access even if they do have to show a passport.
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Originally Posted by Damien
In or Out of Europe we would still be affected by Europe's border policy (although Schengen seems to be dying). In that respect leaving wouldn't help us. There is an argument that if they were EU citizens then they could come here but it's worth noting that one of the smaller items on Cameron's 'deal' was the ability for the Home Office to block people on national security grounds, no idea how that'll be implemented though.
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It does make a big difference if we're out. We can really tighten up our borders and immigration then.
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The whole point of coming out of the EU was reinforced over the past few days. As Chris says, we are obliged to grant free movement to anyone with an EU Passport. Terrorists have EU passports too. By leaving the EU, we won't be obliged to let them in.