Keir Starmer is caught in yet another trap of his own making | Rafael Behr The prime minister’s immigration approach follows a now-familiar pattern: letting fear of a difficult argument get in the way of policy that might work, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

Keir Starmer: “Britain is an island of strangers.”
Funny — it's Labour that’s looking more and more unfamiliar by the day.
Bring back the party of compassion, not condemnation.
#Labour #Starmer #Immigration #WhatHappenedToLabour #LabourClarityNeeded

Keir Starmer: “Britain is an island of strangers.”
Funny — it's Labour that’s looking more and more unfamiliar by the day.
Bring back the party of compassion, not condemnation.
#Labour #Starmer #Immigration #WhatHappenedToLabour #LabourClarityNeeded […]

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Starmer faces opposition from Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift Some backbenchers already thought PM had moved too far right on issue but aides say aim is to make system ‘fairer’

Labour's new policies could reduce net migration by 100,000 annually. But at what cost? Universities and businesses warn of economic repercussions.
#LabourImmigration #PolicyShift #LabourClarityNeeded #ReformAppeal
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Labour's new policies could reduce net migration by 100,000 annually. But at what cost? Universities and businesses warn of economic repercussions.
#LabourImmigration #PolicyShift #LabourClarityNeeded #ReformAppeal […]

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It’s wild that the most radical Labour policy of 2025 is... slightly harder English tests for migrants. Britain’s sinking, and this lot is rearranging vowels on the Titanic. Starmer: ‘We’ll control immigration!’ Also Starmer: ‘No targets, just vibes.’ Weak […]

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Labour's communication: muddled.
Policies: contradictory.
Voter trust: eroding.
Reform UK offers clarity, and voters are taking notice.
Time for Labour to find its voice. #LabourClarityNeeded #ReformAppeal www.newstatesman.com/politics/labour/2025/05/...