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With new ONS figures showing a record high net migration of 728,000 for the year up to June 2024, the response from politicians indicates ongoing concern and debate about immigration policies.
The influx of 1.2 million people to the UK has been characterized as a reflection of changing immigration dynamics, particularly with non-EU nationals outnumbering EU immigrants significantly.
Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch's statements reveal a political struggle over the implications of rising net migration and its impact on UK immigration policies and public sentiment.
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