Keir Starmer Rejects Enoch Powell Comparisons And Stands By 'Island Of Strangers' Claim

Keir Starmer unveils the government’s immigration plans at a Downing Street press conference.

Keir Starmer stands by his controversial claim that high levels of immigration risk making Britain “an island of strangers”.

The prime minister’s official spokesman also rejected claims that his comments made him sound like right-wing former Tory minister Enoch Powell.

Starmer sparked fury with his remarks, which were contained in a speech unveiling Labour’s plans to slash the number of migrants coming to the UK.