British MPs have reopened the debate over UK visa rules, arguing they are unfairly favouring Europeans at the expense of those from Commonwealth countries like Australia and New Zealand.
The debate in parliament at Westminster this week followed the release of a report claiming visa restrictions had resulted in a steep decline in Australian migration to the UK in recent years.
Romford MP Andrew Rosindell led the debate, calling for Britain to establish "better immigration" by being more selective over who entered and settled within the country.
He wants a reformed system which placed more restrictions on European immigration and didn't "alienate or exclude" people from countries with longer and closer historical links with Britain.
"Being a subject from one of Her Majesty's realms or being from a Commonwealth nation should count for something when looking to visit, work, study or live in the United Kingdom," Mr Rosindell said.