Viviane Reding: British public fed 'myths' about immigration

Brussels official wants a 'United States of Europe’ but is she unintentionally helping Ukip win votes?

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BRITISH ministers are stoking fears about European Union migrants, according to a top Brussels official who wants to see a "United States of Europe".

Viviane Reding, the vice-president of the European Commission, has said it is "simply not true" that there is an "invasion of foreigners" stealing jobs and draining welfare and health resources in the UK.

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