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This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament
Rejected petition BENEFITS PAYABLE TO IMMIGRANTS TO THE UK
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It is proposed that no benefits are payable to immigrants to the UK until they have worked for the equivalent of 2 years at the average wage (total £52,000) and paid tax on that sum. Only after this time will individuals be eligible to receive benefits from the UK government.
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