Ken Loach’s turn to sentimentality
In the 87-year-old director’s new film The Old Oak, wishful liberal thinking comes at the cost of plausibility.
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Navigate the complex landscape of immigration with our comprehensive collection of articles, offering insightful analysis, diverse perspectives, and up-to-date coverage on policies, debates, and the human stories that shape this global phenomenon.
Labour’s immigration gamble isn’t supposed to appeal to everyone
Starmer has been lambasted by left and right, but his EU-returns deal targets “hero voters” who voted Conservative in 2019.
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There is no good argument for leaving the ECHR
The UK needs to be seen as a reliable upholder of international standards rather than as a rogue state.
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Keir Starmer is refusing to play Rishi Sunak’s game
On immigration, Downing Street wanted a bonfire. Labour brought a fire extinguisher.
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The new politics of migration
As conflicts multiply European countries must agree consistent principles for asylum policy, as the alternative is anarchy.
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Inside Viktor Orbán’s ideas factory
What makes Hungary so appealling to the new, radical right?
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Voters love the Illegal Migration Bill
Polling suggests the public is more unsettled by small boat crossings than Twitter would have us believe. Why is that?
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Is immigration policy going anywhere?
While the Tories flit between relaxing visa restrictions and migrant barges, no one is pleased.
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Rishi Sunak should take on the immigration fantasists
We need to end the cycle of unrealistic promises followed by cries of betrayal.
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Is Sunak delivering on his migration promises?
Because his reputation relies on the perception of competence, the PM’s “stop the boats” campaign must be seen to be…
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Why are voters so relaxed about record immigration?
And, perhaps more importantly, for how long will that attitude last?
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The rise of Mavis man and woman
Meet “Mavis”: the Middle-Aged, Volatile, Insurgent voters reshaping Britain’s politics. Who are they and what do they want for themselves…
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One easy trick to reduce net migration
What if we just made living here so miserable people wanted to leave?
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Scotland needs immigrants – so why won’t they come?
One can imagine a Kitchener-esque poster of Humza Yousaf, pointing out across the sea: our country needs you!
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Don’t believe the rhetoric – net migration isn’t on the rise
Behind the media and Labour headlines, the immigration numbers tell a different story.
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How does UK net migration compare with the rest of Europe?
Crises like the war in Ukraine haven't just affected the UK.
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Labour is trying to outflank the Tories on immigration
The publication of record net migration figures has put the issue back on the political front line.
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Politicians should treat high immigration as a success, not a failure
Those calling for big cuts in the number of migrants have to explain where they should fall.
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Labour’s immigration opportunity
The party should blame high immigration on Tory short-termism and corporate profiteering – and offer an alternative.
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PMQs today: Starmer hits Sunak’s immigration weak spot
The message from Labour was that the government has failed to train British workers.
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