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Tony Abbott tells Britain to cap skilled migration to avoid being 'swamped' after Brexit

Former prime minister Tony Abbott delivered a speech on Brexit in London.

Former prime minister Tony Abbott delivered a speech on Brexit in London. Source: SBS News

Former prime minister Tony Abbott advised Britain to cap skilled migration post-Brexit.


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Former prime minister Tony Abbott advised Britain to cap skilled migration post-Brexit.


Former prime minister Tony Abbott has suggested Britain set a cap on skilled migration to avoid being "swamped" during a speech on Brexit in London. 

Speaking at an event hosted by centre-right think tank Policy Exchange, Mr Abbott urged Britain to "get this done" as the 31 October deadline for Brexit looms and praised new UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the "people's champion".  

The former prime minister known for his hard-line stance on immigration was asked about Australia's points-based migration system. 

Mr Abbott advised Britain to consider limiting the number of migrants it allowed in post-Brexit. 

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