Newscast Starmer's Plan To Fight The Right On Migration
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Dec 10, 2025 
Joining the conversation is Tom Bateman, BBC State Department correspondent with deep insights into US foreign policy. He shares fascinating analysis on the implications of Trump's national security strategy for Europe, including concerns over 'civilisational erasure' and US meddling in foreign politics. Bateman delves into the alarming reaction from US officials and how this impacts Keir Starmer's ties with Trump. They also discuss the potential domestic political fallout, as Starmer navigates tough immigration politics amidst pressures from both the left and right.
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Europe Seeks ECHR Interpretation Shift
- The UK and many European states are jointly pushing to 'modernise' how the ECHR is interpreted rather than rewrite or abandon it.
- That political declaration could significantly change domestic court decisions on deportation and asylum appeals.
Vague Rhetoric, Potentially Big Legal Effects
- Starmer and Denmark's leader call for 'modernisation' but give few concrete negotiating demands in public writing.
- Legal experts warn that even a clarification could have major practical effects on deportation rulings.
Codify Article 8 To Limit Judicial Rethink
- The UK plans to legislate domestically to define how Article 8 (family life) should apply to deportations.
- Write clear statutory guidance to reduce courtroom reinterpretations that block removals.