Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

Monday, 30 December 2024

Tony Blair opened UK borders to east European migrants despite misgivings

Tony Blair's Labour government pushed on with plans to open the UK's borders to Eastern Europe despite mounting concerns from senior ministers, according to newly released official files.

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