Pod Save the UK Pod Save an Island of Strangers
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May 15, 2025 Minnie Rahman, CEO of Praxis, shares her expertise on the challenges migrants face under new UK immigration laws. The discussion critically examines the government’s policies and their impacts, arguing against oversimplified narratives linking migration to economic issues. Rahman advocates for a more nuanced dialogue, emphasizing migrants' contributions to society. The conversation also touches on the UK-US trade deal's modest gains and the role of public figures in engaging the youth in politics.
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Motherhood's Emotional Rollercoaster
- Coco Khan shared her emotional journey of early motherhood with intense highs and lows.
- She vividly described a deeply personal moment when her baby finally relieved discomfort, likening it to a scene from The Shawshank Redemption.
Starmer's Speech Echoes Powell
- Keir Starmer's immigration speech echoed Enoch Powell's infamous 'Rivers of Blood' rhetoric.
- This rhetoric risks reviving divisive anti-immigrant sentiment reminiscent of Britain's racist past.
Immigration Rhetoric Alienates Communities
- Pointing to immigration as the root of social division after last year's riots is morally wrong.
- Such rhetoric alienates people of color and deepens feelings of estrangement in their own country.