Labour leader draws up alternative plan for offshore asylum processing
Sir Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, is facing criticism for once again changing his stance on tackling illegal migration. In a major U-turn, Starmer is reportedly working on proposals for offshore asylum processing in an effort to show that he takes the issue of small boats seriously. However, the opposition leader continues to oppose the government's Rwanda deportation plan.
Tories criticize Starmer's new proposal as "warmed-up leftovers"
Senior members of the Conservative Party have expressed their disapproval of Starmer's alternative plan, referring to it as nothing more than "warmed-up leftovers." Minister for Countering Illegal Immigration, Michael Tomlinson KC, has accused Labour of wanting open borders, while the Conservatives are taking long-term measures to reduce illegal immigration.
Labour accused of flip-flopping on immigration policies
Former minister Brendan Clarke-Smith has criticized Labour and Starmer for their inconsistent approach to immigration policies. He likened trusting Labour on immigration to "turkeys voting for Christmas." Critics argue that Labour's new returns agreement with France would create an open-door route for 100,000 migrants to enter Britain from the EU every year.
Labour seeks cost-effective and legally sound alternative
Sources within the Labour Party have revealed that Starmer is focused on presenting an alternative plan that is cost-effective, legally bulletproof, and credible enough to act as a deterrent. The plan is also expected to include options for rehousing migrants who are deemed genuine refugees. The Labour leader is set to unveil further details during a major speech next week, which will mark the beginning of a months-long general election campaign.
Tories view small boats as a weak spot for Labour
The Conservative Party sees the small boats issue as a vulnerability for Labour and intends to press shadow frontbenchers on the topic as election campaigning intensifies.
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