In this episode of Talking Politics, Tom Bradby, Robert Peston and Anushka Asthana deep-dive into the issue that has foxed successive governments for years: immigration.
In light of Keir Starmer’s speech warning against the UK becoming a “nation of strangers”, the team discuss:
0:39 – How Starmer’s language compares with Enoch Powell’s infamous “River of Blood” speech in 1968
4:48 – Why Downing Street’s approach to the migration speech will come back to hurt the PM
14:03 – The myths and misunderstandings at the heart of the immigration debate
21:22 – Why successive governments have failed to handle the issue of migration
31:46 – Plus Donald Trump’s influence on the Middle East as he talks up a deal with Iran and lifts US sanctions on Syria
And – as mentioned in the episode – you can watch Peter Smith’s report on how French police are being outpaced by cunning migrant smugglers here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNAYDEksJLA
You can watch or listen to Talking Politics on ITVX or on your favourite podcast platform:
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