Quote Originally Posted by sars_notd_virus View Post
''Speaking last year, Home Secretary Theresa May said spouses should have a basic command of English to help them settle in the UK.''

"It is a privilege to come to the UK, and that is why I am committed to raising the bar for migrants and ensuring that those who benefit from being in Britain contribute to our society," said Mrs May.

bo**ocks!!,
"Privilege", my ! Access to free healthcare is just about the only privilege.

Y'know ... time WAS when British people themselves could scarcely wait to get the hell out of this "midden" and emigrate to places like the USA and - particularly - Australia!