Government advisory body says UK needs more skilled immigration
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10:17 22/07/2013
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Right wing Conservative MP Liam Fox has called for radical reform of the UK's immigration system in favour of skilled workers at the expense of family members of UK citizens. Dr Fox, who was forced...
