Labour MPs Urge Starmer for Tougher Immigration Policies

Labour Party MPs are pressuring Prime Minister Keir Starmer to adopt stricter immigration policies to counter the growing support for Nigel Farage's Reform UK party, which has recently surpassed Labour in a YouGov poll. The concern stems from Reform's strong performance, particularly in 89 constituencies where it came second in the last election. Labour MPs want the government to be more vocal about its immigration efforts, including deporting illegal migrants, and to invest in northern England to regain electoral support. This internal push has caused tension within Labour, as some argue that harsher immigration policies could backfire by alienating voters. The EU's potential overhaul of asylum laws could further influence UK migration policy, putting additional pressure on the UK to tighten its own laws. Labour Together, a think tank, and Downing Street advisors are strategizing to address the Reform threat, focusing on messaging and policy areas like the NHS and economic investment.