Quote Originally Posted by islaydarkblue View Post
The brother of the 14 year old person who drowned on the French side of the English Channel trying to get into the U.K. illegally was interviewed on the BBC news tonight (Monday). He has some sort of status to live in the U.K. yet he cannot speak English.
People who arrive illegally and cannot speak English are a drain on us as local authorities and the NHS have to produce extra leaflets in other languages.
In my opinion we make it too easy for people who arrive in the U.K. who cannot speak English.
They should be made to learn to speak and understand English before they are allowed to remain here permanently.

They tend to be able to speak English when it suits them.