Labour's approach to immigration seems reactionary, aiming to outflank Reform UK. But in doing so, is it losing its progressive identity?
#CitizenshipDebate #LabourPolicy #DisabilityCuts #ReformMomentum
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/may/12/immigration-experiment-labour-keir-starmer-nigel-farage
It’s the great immigration experiment. But will Starmer test Labour to destruction?

There’s more to this policy than merely chasing Nigel Farage. But it risks driving voters towards the Lib Dems and Greens, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Migrant scapegoating. Empty slogans. “British values” tests. If Starmer’s so tough on immigration, why won’t he tax the rich hiring undocumented workers? Oh, right—that would upset his donors. This is what happens when a party runs out of courage. Labour’s drift isn’t just uninspiring—it’s dangerous. #Hypocrisy #CitizenshipDebate #LabourPolicy #DisabilityCuts #ReformMomentum https://www.ft.com/content/f844df48-09a3-47bf-b467-a2cb5bc9a307
Migrants will have to spend decade in UK before applying to stay

Government to also end visas for care workers as part of immigration clampdown

Financial Times
Labour's cuts to disability benefits: a betrayal of the vulnerable.
Reform UK capitalises on the discontent.
Starmer, are you listening? #DisabilityCuts #ReformMomentum https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/may/06/winter-fuel-payments-labour-keir-starmer-wes-streeting-kemi-badenoch-latest-live-news
Badenoch says UK-India trade deal is one she rejected as business secretary – as it happened

Tory leader says she refused to sign the deal due to a number of sticking points

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