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The Romanians are Coming?

Reporter Paul Kenyon joins British police in a Romanian village where most of the men have left to pursue work in the black markets of London, as they try to stem the flow.

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 joins British police in an unprecedented operation 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

Fri 20 Dec 2013 00:20

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Paul Kenyon
Producer Judith Ahern
Editor Tom Giles

Broadcasts

  • Mon 16 Dec 2013 19:30
  • Mon 16 Dec 2013 20:30
  • Thu 19 Dec 2013 04:30
  • Fri 20 Dec 2013 00:20

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