Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Ian Dunt's UK: Starmer vows to 'take back control' of borders
May 13, 2025
Ian Dunt, a political commentator and co-host of the Origin Story podcast, dives into Keir Starmer's tough new immigration strategy. They discuss the divisive nature of Starmer's rhetoric and its likely backlash from voters. Dunt highlights the enduring influence of political narratives on immigration fears, particularly post-Brexit. The importance of immigrants in sectors like healthcare is underscored, alongside critiques of how political strategies distort public understanding. They also explore the troubling implications of new legislation on protests and civil liberties.
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Starmer's Tightrope Immigration Strategy
- Keir Starmer's immigration strategy aims to attract Reform party voters by toughening rules while trying to retain liberals.
- His harsh language risks alienating key progressive supporters, possibly hurting future electoral chances.
Farage's Enduring Political Influence
- Farage's influence shapes mainstream British politics despite not holding executive power.
- Political leaders react to him to avoid losing support, even at great national cost.
Shifting Immigration Fears Explained
- Public immigration fears shifted from Polish plumbers to care workers and international students without clear reason.
- Many feared immigrant roles bear no logical basis related to job performance or threat.