Migrants

‘We don’t hear our voice’ – EU migrants speak out

‘We don’t hear our voice’ – EU migrants speak out

 

By Jem Collins

As the Prime Minister continues negotiations for a 'better deal' from Britain's EU membership, migration and benefits remains a key issue.

With the idea of an 'emergency brake' on paying benefits to new European immigrants a key part of a proposed deal, it's clear many see the country's benefits system as a pull factor.

But one voice in the debate continues to be missing – that of EU migrants themselves. We spoke to four people who moved to the UK from Europe, to see why they came here and how they've found life in the UK.