Keir Starmer sees himself in a battle against Reform. His speeches just amplify Farage's message
By Daniel Sohege
The Prime Minister frames this moment as a crossroads for the country, yet it feels more like one for his government and for Labour itself.
The rhetoric and policies we see on immigration, trans and non-binary individuals, disabilities, along with others, do nothing to help combat increasing support for Reform.
Instead it reinforces Reform’s messaging. Rather than challenging misinformation about migrants, regardless of how they have entered the country, Labour continues to embed the “crisis” narrative which allows those who are opposed to such marginalised groups to scapegoat them.
On Monday the Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, announced anti-immigration measures which, if implemented, would not only go further than previous governments, but also strengthen the idea that migrants are a........
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