Keir Starmer announces new measures to "tighten" immigration system - UK political scene politics

This is an analysis of what we expect in the white paper Rajeev Syalthe interior editor of The Guardian.

This is an excerpt.

(White Paper) will challenge the core tenet of labor economic policy for decades: immigration is broad because it can help the economy develop.

Government insiders say the “failed free market experiment” that allows overseas workers to enter the UK freely is the main factor causing political chaos over the past decade.

Keir Starmer appears to have adopted elements of populist language closely associated with Nigel Farage, in a situation where he insists that foreign workers should learn “our language.”

The language attracted criticism from labor politicians more than a decade ago when the British reform leaders used it.

Good morning. Keir Starmer Today, he said the government’s immigration white paper will tighten rules on all aspects of the visa system. He will hold a press conference at 8.30 a.m. He said in his comments overnight that this would mark a "clean rest from the past."

Normally, Whitehall policy changes when changes occur, but policy-making is more continuity than party politicians tend to admit, and a “clean break” could have happened 18 months ago. Before that, when Britain was in the EU and after leaving, the government (Labor and Conservatives) was tolerant of high levels of net immigration (Labor and Conservatives) (when net immigration soared under the Conservatives). At the time Home Secretary James Cleverly announced a series of changes to the visa rules in December 2023, saying net migration would be reduced by 300,000 per year. Today, the labor of serving as Home Secretary with Yvette Cooper is developing further, but in the same direction. In some ways, this is a collaborative announcement. But that doesn't mean it's no big deal, especially for Labour.

Some comments about today’s announcement are knee responses to reforming Britain’s enormous success in local elections. Starmer is certainly worried about reform. In an interview published yesterday, he told the Sun on Sunday that even before the local election, “we are planning on facing reforms in the next election” rather than being the main rival of the Conservatives. But Labor is also worried about losing votes to the Liberal Democrats and Green, if it is just a reform sabotage action, Starmer will announce that before the local election, not afterward. Since he told CBI in his 2022 speech, Starmer announced plans today are the final form of policy that has been evolving. By then, if you tell him that at the end of the decade, Nigel Farage does have a chance to be a PM, he won't take you seriously.

The white paper is almost going to promote the rolling and budgeting budget. The Home Office has issued three news notifications - saying "UK's failed immigration system will be overhauled", the plans will "more easy to eliminate foreign criminals in UK crimes" and that "international nursing staff recruitment will end". This is Rajeev SyalOvernight preview.

According to the 10th All-night Bulletin, this is what Keir Starmer is going to say this morning.

For years, we have built a system that encourages businesses to attract low-paying workers rather than investing in our young people.

That was the UK created by this broken system.

Every area of ​​the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened, so we have more control. Execution will be more difficult than ever, and migration numbers will drop.

We will create a controlled, selective and fair system.

Recognize those who truly contribute to the growth and society of Britain while restoring common sense and control of our borders.

This was a clean break from the past that would ensure that reconciliation in this country is a privilege, not a right.

When people come to our country, they should also be committed to integrating and learning our language.

Lower net migration, higher skills and support for UK workers - that's what this white paper can offer.

This is the agenda of the day.

8.30am: Keir Starmer held a press conference on the Immigration White Paper.

2.30pm: Work and Pension Secretary Liz Kendall asked a question in the House of Commons.

After 3.30 pm: Home Secretary Yvette Cooper is expected to issue a statement to members of Congress on the immigration white paper.

3.45pm: Downing Street held a briefing in the hall.

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