the first citizenship ceremony in the uk is due to take place later this month.
90,000 applications are successful on a yearly basis, anyone wishing to go ahead with the citizenship must pay £68 each, and must pledge allegiance to the queen, and sing the national anthem.
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Immigration Minister Beverley Hughes said: "Becoming a citizen of the UK is something to be proud of."
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damn right!!!!
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Ms Hughes said: "We want to help people becoming citizens to play a full part in our society and encourage those who are settled here to apply for citizenship.
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"By looking at existing provision around the country we can pilot the content of the classes to find the best way of benefiting individuals and the wider society."
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source: bbc news
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/3453105.stm
i agree with this idea
