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Is Starmer using the language of Enoch Powell?

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Echoes of Enoch Powell: Immigration and Identity in British Politics

This chapter examines the impact of Enoch Powell's controversial 'Rivers of Blood' speech and its resurgence in today's political landscape. It highlights how Powell's rhetoric on immigration resonates in current discourse, the evolution of public sentiment, and the complexities surrounding national identity. The discussion includes historical contexts, humanitarian narratives, and the implications of political language on society's view of newcomers and asylum seekers.

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