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Immigration takes center stage in UK campaign to leave EU
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British Member of Parliament Boris Johnson addresses supporters during a Vote Leave meeting in Newcastle, England, during an event to launch the campaign to garner support to leave the union with Europe, April 16. (PA via AP/Owen Humphreys)
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K politicians who want Britain to leave the European Union are fighting back after President Barack Obama sided with those who want the country to stay in the 28-nation bloc.
Justice Secretary Michael Gove led the charge Monday, arguing the UK will face a migration "free-for-all" if it votes to remain in the EU in the June 23 referendum. The comment comes after Obama told Britons they would be at the "back of the queue" for a trade deal after an "out" vote.
Gove told the BBC "nobody knows" how long a trade deal would take.
London Mayor Boris Johnson, a supporter of the exit campaign, also spoke after being condemned for his personal attacks on Obama. Johnson said those favoring EU membership should not "crow too soon."
