David Cameron immigration speech live

Christopher Hope is on his way to hear what the Prome Minister has to say.

James Kirkup has had a look at what happened last time he tried something like this... and thinks this chart could have the answer:

08.51: Who has been coming to Britain? 40 years of immigration

Net migration is going up, not down, and certainly no where near the 'tens of thousands' Mr Cameron has promised us.

Here we trace where people have been coming from - and going to since we started counting in 1975.

08.42: David Cameron: The journey from immigration dove to immigration hawk

He once told his party to 'stop banging on' about Europe. Today, he will threaten to walk unless immigration is reformed.

Matthew Holehouse, Political Correspondent, helps to answer the question: What happened to David Cameron's stance on immigration?

08.40: Good morning.

David Cameron is set to make his long awaited speech on immigration this morning.

The Prime Minister will say that Britain must have the right to make European migrants wait four years before receiving welfare or council houses.

Mr Cameron will also warn the European Union that he could be prepared to leave if he doesn't get his way.

In just under an hour he will, for the first time, say that he will 'rule nothing out' if fellow leaders reject his plans to overhaul the benefits system and suggests that he could be prepared to lead the campaign for a British exit.

He will also say that he plans to ban foreign jobseekers claiming benefits and deport them from the UK if they do not find work within six months.

Foreigners will also be banned from sending millions of pounds worth of child benefit payments and tax credits abroad if they do not bring their children with them to the UK.

As our leader puts it, A momentous day for Britain, and for Europe.