Starmer warns of an "island of strangers" without stricter immigration controls. Echoes of Enoch Powell? Labour's new rhetoric seems less about policy and more about pandering to right-wing sentiments.
#LabourPolicyShift #ImmigrationDebate #LabourLosesTouch https://www.ft.com/content/f9b2cf94-a4f0-4d32-94f2-5fe274f764b2
Starmer rejects Enoch Powell parallel after ‘island of strangers’ speech
Labour critics express concern about ‘chasing the tail of the right’ after migration announcement
@lyndamerry484 Still, no Labour will make a positive case for rejoining or even mention the damage done by
#Brexit. SO I disagree that Labour will lead on Brexit. I expect Tories will move sooner than Starmer...
#LabourValues #PolicyConcerns #LabourDrift #ReformRise #LabourPolicyShift #ImmigrationDebate #LabourLosesTouch Labour’s new immigration policy? Copy-paste from the Tory bin. English tests, tighter visas, and scapegoating workers—Starmer’s playing Farage’s game and STILL losing ground. If you’re going to sell your soul, at least get the win?
#EmptyRhetoric #LabourLosesTouch https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/12/labour-reform-keir-starmer-hostage-politicsWelcome to the era of ‘hostage politics’, where Labour is apparently your only hope
First it was the Conservatives and now Reform. The only thing the government has to offer is that it’s the least worst option, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
Labour cuts winter fuel payments, and voters feel the chill.
Reform UK gains ground, and Starmer's silence is deafening.
Time to ask: Who is Labour really for?
#WinterFuelGate #LabourLosesTouch #ReformAppeal https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/05/labour-voters-change-winter-fuel-allowanceCuts leave voters doubting Labour’s ability to deliver change
Many are giving up on the government after the winter fuel allowance cut, on which there may now be a partial U-turn
Julian D 🏳️🌈 #FBPE #RejoinEU
