Philip Hammond On EU Immigration

In 2004, British attitudes towards EU migration were shaped by Tony Blair's decision to forgo a transition phase, unlike most European countries. This led to a significant influx of migrants, with numbers far exceeding government expectations. The rapid change in migration patterns posed challenges and fears among the British public.

What was the unique decision made by Tony Blair's government in 2004 regarding EU migration?

• To implement a transition phase like other countries

• To not implement a transition phase

• To decrease the transition phase duration

• To increase the transition phase duration

Which countries, besides the UK, chose not to have a transition phase for EU migrants in 2004?

• France and Germany

• Italy and Spain

• Sweden and Ireland

• Netherlands and Belgium

How many migrants did the UK government initially expect in 2004?

• 50,000

• 30,000

• 100,000

• 300,000

What was the actual number of migrants that arrived in the UK, contrary to the government's expectations?

• 500,000

• 300,000

• 100,000

• 30,000

How did the British public generally feel about the rapid change in migration patterns?

• Excited and welcoming

• Indifferent and neutral

• Challenged and sometimes frightened

• Unaware and uninformed