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Could Starmer make Britain “a dumping ground” for migrants?
Sep 14, 2023
Penny Mordaunt accuses Keir Starmer of lacking courage, while Starmer discusses his visit to The Hague to tackle the small boats crisis. A debate ensues regarding treating people smugglers as terrorists and the fear of becoming a dumping ground for migrants. Mitt Romney's retirement from the US Senate prompts a discussion on US politics and his role as a presidential candidate.
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- Keir Starmer is proposing treating people smugglers like terrorists to address the small boats crisis, aiming to align himself with conservative ideals and be tough on illegal immigration.
- Keir Starmer acknowledges the need for collaboration with the EU to address the root causes and movement of migrants, proposing negotiating a returns agreement and burden-sharing arrangement.
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Keir Starmer's policy on small boats crisis
Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, is proposing a policy to address the small boats crisis in the UK. He wants to treat people smugglers like terrorists, freezing their assets and placing restrictions on their movement. Starmer aims to expand the use of civil orders to target serious criminals and terrorists involved in people smuggling. By adopting this language and approach, Starmer is attempting to align himself with conservative ideals and be seen as tough on illegal immigration.
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