Starmer says Labour shied away from illegal immigration concerns
Summary
Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer stated that his party needs to address concerns about illegal immigration. He acknowledged that in the past, Labour avoided addressing the issue, which is gaining importance due to the growing popularity of Reform UK. Starmer plans to detail measures like a digital ID scheme to address immigration and challenge the rise of the populist Right.Key Facts
- Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, admitted the party previously avoided illegal immigration concerns.
- Starmer wrote that Labour must tackle every aspect of the immigration issue.
- A new digital ID scheme is planned to address illegal immigration.
- Migrant crossings in the UK exceeded 50,000 people in August, heightening pressure on the government.
- Labour's £5bn funding will help 339 communities, in part to counter Reform UK's growing popularity.
- Starmer plans to blame 14 years of Conservative government for immigration issues.
- The Labour Party conference will open in Liverpool soon.
- The UK and France have a "one in, one out" deal to manage Channel crossings.
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