WATCH: Labour pander to the right on immigration
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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper delivers a statement on the UK government’s asylum policy. Speaking from Westminster, Cooper outlined new measures designed to cut down on the number of asylum seekers entering Britain, framing the plans within a broader narrative of national security, responsibility, and border control.
During her address, Cooper made tacit references to patriotism, echoing language often heard from the right of British politics. This rhetoric comes in the wake of the summer riots outside asylum seeker hotels across the UK, events that have fuelled public debate over immigration, integration, and the government’s response to rising tensions.
While Labour has traditionally taken a more progressive stance on migration, today’s announcement signals a subtle shift in tone. Observers argue it demonstrates a willingness to appease right-wing voters, with Cooper stressing that the UK must take back control of its asylum system while upholding its international obligations.
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