Q&A: Immigration Bill

The government says it wants to make the immigration system tougher, so what is in the plans being considered by Parliament and why the current concern over the issue?

What does the government want to do about immigration?

Why is immigration such a big political issue?

What's in the Immigration Bill?

What about deportations?

Does Labour back the plans?

Who opposes it then?

Haven't there been immigration bills before?

So, will the Immigration Bill become law soon?