‘Deluded’ Starmer slammed for wild immigration claim – ‘an insult to the British public!’ | Politics | News
Sir Keir Starmer has been criticized for claiming immigration was “under control” despite record small boat crossings and public services stretched to breaking point. The claim was made at a late-night briefing for Labor MPs at Westminster; Here the embattled Prime Minister, languishing as the least popular Prime Minister in history, attempted to rally the backbenchers.
He promised beleaguered MPs that 2026 would be the year Britons would see “change and renewal”, claiming the country was moving in the “right direction”. Sir Keir shouted that “immigration is firmly under control” in his speech, which received cheers and applause from MPs. But critics described the claims as “deceptive” and “an insult to the British public”.
Reform Britain’s Zia Yusuf said Britons could see “record migration, continued small boat crossings and public services stretched to breaking point”, adding: “This is not control, it is chaos and deception.” He said: “Reforming the UK will take back control of Britain’s borders, deport every person who comes to the UK illegally and restore justice.”
The harsh attack came after the Prime Minister arrived eight minutes early for an evening meeting with MPs and told the media: “I don’t like being late!” came after saying. He then tried to rally them with an optimistic assessment of the Government’s record.
Sir Keir said: “Britain will see change and renewal this year. Our country is heading in the right direction. Waiting lists are shrinking. Wages are rising faster than prices. Inflation is now under control and falling – six interest rate cuts is a huge difference for families and businesses.”
He added: “Crime is falling. Immigration is tightly controlled. Public services are improving; we are turning the page on austerity. We are investing in new infrastructure across the country.”
The Prime Minister also emphasized: “Due to the decisions we have taken on the budget, unlike our competitors, we have a plan to support people directly with living expenses. We all know that this is the biggest problem in the lives of working people right now.”
But the allegations sparked outrage from opposition parties, who pointed to continued small boat crossings, overstretched public services and persistently increasing legal immigration.
Last year alone, more than 41,000 migrants arrived on small boats under Labour’s watchful eye.
The Prime Minister’s late-night briefing came amid mounting pressure on Labor over its handling of immigration, the cost of living crisis and the collapse of public services.
