Main content

The Romanians are Coming?

We're told there could be a crime wave and even riots on the streets when Romania and Bulgaria gain full employment rights in the UK next year. But how many will really come and wh

We're told there could be a crime wave and even riots on the streets when Romania and Bulgaria gain full employment rights in the UK next year. But how many will really come and what's at the root of our fear?
Paul Kenyon travels to a Romanian village where most of the men have already left, to pursue work in the black markets of London. He's joined by the British Police, in an unprecedented operation to try to stem the flow.
With Romanians and Bulgarians set to be given full access to work, benefits, the NHS and schooling, many worry that this latest piece of European integration is a step too far.

30 minutes

Last on

Boxing Day 2013 23:30GMT

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Paul Kenyon
Producer Judith Ahern
Editor Tom Giles

Broadcasts