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Starmer Immigration Speech Sparks International Labour Debate
Published On Thu, 15 May 2025
Trisha Namboodiri
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Keir Starmer has stood by the language he used in a recent speech on immigration. However, several Labour MPs have expressed concern over his wording, with some even suggesting it resembled the rhetoric of Enoch Powell. John Harris interviews Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy to understand why she and others are alarmed. In addition, The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff and Kiran Stacey explore who is shaping the narrative—both in terms of messaging and political direction.
Disclaimer: This Podcast is taken from The Guardian.