Life in the United Kingdom immigration test 'to be revised'

[Arthur Little]

The Life in the United Kingdom test was originally introduced by Labour in 2005.

But Home Secretary Theresa May believes it places too much emphasis on the practicalities of daily living in Britain

... wtf OTHER purpose is it MEANT to serve?

rather than the country's *history ...

... *that's plain ... I mean, what earthly use is William Shakespeare to the average immigrant - unless he or she happens to be a student of English Literature?

[Arthur Little]

... what earthly use is William Shakespeare to the average immigrant ...?

On reflection, ... one supposes his earthly remains have helped fertilise the soil necessary for "pushing up the daisies" in Holy Trinity Churchyard, Stratford-upon-Avon over the past [almost] four centuries!

[lastlid]

... wtf OTHER purpose does it NEED to serve?



... *that's plain ... I mean, what earthly use is William Shakespeare to the average immigrant - unless he or she happens to be a student of English Literature?

'Es part of our effin culture innit!

I have to confess that I have read absolutely no Shakespeare whatsoever. On the other hand, my ex wife read almost everything he ever wrote and went to so many plays of his. I guess that he is a part of our culture, like it or not. He surely is as integral to British culture as some of the noteworthy Scottish bards.

I guess you have a point, though, Arthur. I am trying to work out how to bridge this gap with Mrs Lastlid. Surely it will be just a question of knowing his name ( and spelling it correctly) and what his contribution to British culture has been, rather than any in depth knowledge of his works.

I will probably take Mrs Lastlid for a day trip to Stratford Upon Avon and that should suffice. ( I hope).