Talking Politics Why Starmer’s immigration comments are a 'catastophe' for Labour
May 14, 2025
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In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana deep-dive into the issue that has foxed successive governments for years: immigration.
In light of Keir Starmer’s speech warning against the UK becoming a “nation of strangers”, the team discuss:
And - as mentioned in the episode - you can watch Peter Smith's report on how French police are being outpaced by cunning migrant smugglers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNAYDEksJLA
Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com
In light of Keir Starmer’s speech warning against the UK becoming a “nation of strangers”, the team discuss:
- How Starmer’s language compares with Enoch Powell’s infamous “River of Blood” speech in 1968
- Why Downing Street’s approach to the migration speech will come back to hurt the PM
- The myths and misunderstandings at the heart of the immigration debate
- Why successive governments have failed to handle the issue of migration
- Plus Donald Trump’s influence on the Middle East as he talks up a deal with Iran and lifts US sanctions on Syria
And - as mentioned in the episode - you can watch Peter Smith's report on how French police are being outpaced by cunning migrant smugglers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNAYDEksJLA
Got a question for the team? Email us on talkingpolitics@itv.com or comment on our social media posts.
Got a question for the team? Email talkingpolitics@itv.com