Starmer Says Migration

Starmer says migration 'off the scale' after record high last year

The number has since fallen to 728,000 in year to June, the Office for National Statistics estimated in its latest figures.

Starmer's Migration Mission

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Record migration figures show Tories were running ‘open borders experiment’ after Brexit, Starmer says – UK politics live

Prime minister says figures show net migration going up four times under the Tories and claims it happened ‘by design’. Here is a chart from the ONS report illustrating the latest figures.. Here ...

World - The Guardian - 10 hours ago

Starmer gives speech about ‘severity’ of illegal migration threat at Glasgow’s Interpol meeting – UK politics live

Kemi Badenoch works on shadow cabinet appointment. Starmer told the Interpol general assembly that that UK increasing its funding for Interpol projects by £6m this year.. He said this would ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Aid groups say Italy-Albania migration deal violates medical ethics

More than a dozen humanitarian organizations that provide health care to migrants have denounced Italy’s migration deal with Albania as a violation of the code of medical ethics

World - ABC News - November 15

Aid groups say Italy-Albania migration deal violates medical ethics

World - Yahoo News - November 15

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Keir Starmer says

The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

Trump's Latin America policy to likely focus on controlling migration, former ambassador says

Trump adviser Carlos Trujillo said that the incoming administration will likely have to expand its focus beyond Mexico and the Northern Triangle to stem migration.

Meet us before it's too late, nuclear test veterans urge PM

The last of 22,000 personnel who witnessed the UK’s nuclear bomb tests want answers from the PM.

We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer

The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Winter fuel payments cut makes sense, Starmer says

The PM was repeatedly pressed on why he was targeting pensioners, in a round of BBC local radio interviews.

I'm not surprised some voters want election re-run, says Starmer after petition

The prime minister responds to an online petition calling for a new election, months after the last poll.

Starmer ‘youth guarantee’ will not fix fall in apprenticeships, says UK industry body

Warning comes as prime minister unveils proposals to boost labour market

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Youth to get 'guaranteed' training in jobs overhaul

The government plans include overhauling job centres, but reforms to benefits are delayed until next year.

Reeves hints UK will urge Trump not to raise tariffs as economists fear his policies will cut growth – UK politics live

Chancellor says UK’s trading relationship with US is ‘absolutely crucial’ and promises not to be a ‘passive actor’. Another Labour politician who has criticised Donald Trump strongly in the past ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Keir Starmer raises plight of Jimmy Lai and sanctions on UK MPs in meeting with Xi Jinping at G20 – UK politics live

Prime minister raises concerns about British citizen and Hong Kong democracy activist in meeting with Chinese president in Rio de Janeiro. Keir Starmer has held his bilateral with Xi Jinping in ...

World - The Guardian - November 18

Migration to rich countries hits record high in 2023

Surge has helped economies recover from inflationary crisis, but has also prompted voter backlash

World - Financial Times - November 14

On Migration, Europe Warms to Ideas Once Seen as Fringe

As in the United States, a decline in the numbers of migrants crossing borders has not stopped anti-migrant sentiments from gaining ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Net migration to the UK hit record 900,000 in 2023

Figure has since fallen 20% following changes made by the previous Conservative government

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Listen: Farmer v Starmer

And, Ukraine uses US long range missiles inside Russian territory for first time.

Netanyahu and Starmer lead congratulations to Trump

Hungary's prime minister hails a "much-needed victory for the world", and France's president said it would work with him "with respect and ambition".

Starmer tightens rules on gifts to ministers

It comes after the PM and other cabinet ministers have faced criticism for accepting freebies.

Farmers protest as Starmer defends Budget

Protesters opposing changes to inheritance tax for farms gather outside the Welsh Labour conference.

Desperation over gang violence fuels a surge of migration from Ecuador to the US

Across Ecuador, gangs have unleashed a wave of violence and extortion, upending lives and spurring an unprecedented exodus

World - ABC News - October 30

Greece seeks tougher EU migration policies as it braces for impact of Mideast wars

Greece is seeking stricter European Union migration policies as it braces for a potential surge in migrants and refugees due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East

World - ABC News - October 30

Extreme weather contributing to migration between US, Mexico: Research

Extreme weather is a factor in driving both illegal border crossings from Mexico into the U.S. and whether migrants return to Mexico, according to new research published in the Proceedings of the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Jon Ronson: ‘What will be the next culture war? Autism. And climate migration’

The journalist and author reflects on the death of Twitter, his friendly rivalry with Louis Theroux, and tells his legendary Keith Richards story. If you could have learned one lesson earlier on ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Tusk’s stance on migration hurts Polish economy, CEOs warn

Visa restrictions and border crackdown deprive Poland of much needed foreign workforce, say business leaders

World - Financial Times - November 10

The Papers: 'Tories failed on migration' and 'cops target Al Fayed network'

Kemi Badenoch's first major speech as Conservative leader and more Al Fayed claims lead the papers.

Mexico’s President and Trump Describe a Positive Talk but Differ on Migration Details

The discussion between President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico and the president-elect came after Mr. Trump threatened tariffs unless Mexican authorities stopped migrants and drugs from coming across ...

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