POLITICIANS who back illegal immigrants determined to stay in the country are undermining public confidence in the system, Scottish Secretary Jim Murphy has claimed.
In a thinly veiled attack on Alex Salmond, Mr Murphy said a "firm but fair" immigration policy was needed to help meet the country's employment needs.
Mr Murphy said: "Public confidence is not helped by some politicians consistently defending the right of immigrants to stay in the country. "I make no apology for making the distinction between those who should come to Scotland and those who are here illegally."But Scottish Government source accused Mr Murphy of trying to score cheap political points with his "tawdry" comments.
The only mistake that was made as far as I am concerned WAS LETTING MURPHY'S FAMILY INTO THE COUNTRY IN THE FIRST PLACE!
