Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, faced challenge during Prime Minister's Questions after Liz Saville Roberts of Plaid Cymru criticized his controversial remarks about the UK potentially becoming an 'island of strangers' due to immigration policy. He reinforced his stance advocating for a fair immigration system, following Prime Minister's recent plans to restrict foreign care worker recruitment and tighten skilled worker visa access. In the Welsh Senedd, Eluned Morgan suggested avoiding divisive language, while also criticizing Starmer's led narrative. Sir Keir's remarks have drawn attention to immigrationâs political sensitivity in the UK.
In Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer faced criticism for his immigration rhetoric, responding sharply to Plaid Cymruâs Liz Saville Roberts, insisting on principles of control and fairness.
Eluned Morgan, the Welsh First Minister, avoided endorsing the 'island of strangers' claim made by Sir Keir, emphasizing a need for less divisive language regarding immigration.
Saville Roberts challenged the Prime Ministerâs inconsistency, highlighting his previous compassion towards migrants in stark contrast to his current hardline positions on immigration.
Starmer asserted that the UK risks becoming 'an island of strangers' without reforming immigration, calling for a balanced system that is fair and principled.
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