"I think they are right to tighten immigration in terms of numbers. However, looking at cities such as London and how it has progressed, immigrants have made this country colourful and diverse. But we do need some kind of restriction"
Nicola Drew, 18, London
"Immigration has built this country. Too many people hold negative prejudices, forgetting the many valid reasons as to why people come here. We should instead focus on encouraging people to contribute to society and fixing the country's core problems"
Kirsty O'Neill, 19, London
"I can't think of any downsides to immigration. I went to a multicultural school in north London and I have had a lot of life experience, learned from a mixed group of young people. People worry about saturation, but immigrants often do the jobs no-one else wants to do"
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