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Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
The Guardian ^ | Mon 17 Nov 2025 | Jessica Elgot and Rajeev Syal

Posted on 11/17/2025 1:48:48 PM PST by MinorityRepublican

Keir Starmer is facing another major challenge to his authority as angry Labour MPs vowed to force changes to new hardline migration measures that would bring an escalation in the deportations of children and families.

The policies – which include the possibility of confiscating assets from asylum seekers to contribute to costs – have caused significant divisions inside the party, with some MPs accusing their colleagues of not taking seriously public anger about illegal migration and asylum.

The Conservatives have said they could support the government to pass the tough new laws in the event of a major Labour rebellion.

The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has outlined a number of radical measures, including how the government will attempt to change the way the European convention on human rights (ECHR) is interpreted by UK judges in an attempt to stop asylum seekers using their rights to a family life to avoid deportation.

Policies include consulting on enforcing the removal of families, including children, who have been refused the right to settle in the UK and have refused payments encouraging them to leave.

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1 posted on 11/17/2025 1:48:48 PM PST by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

I think it’s BS. Labour is sending this out just to help sell the lie that Starmer actually wants to reverse the parties open border policy.


2 posted on 11/17/2025 1:59:50 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: gibsonguy

Mainly, he’s hoping to avoid being turfed. Labour is looking at forcing him out of 10 Downing because he is dragging the party down. They don’t necessarily disagree with open borders, but fear he is the wrong messenger, could lead the Labour party to political extinction.


3 posted on 11/17/2025 2:08:07 PM PST by Zhang Fei (My dad had a Delta 88. That was a car. It was like driving your living room)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Since here was elected on a pro immigration platform his supporters should be upset.


4 posted on 11/17/2025 2:21:22 PM PST by Fai Mao (I used to care, but things have changed ~ Bob Dylan)
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To: gibsonguy

Of course, its all for show.


5 posted on 11/17/2025 2:35:47 PM PST by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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To: Zhang Fei

His replacement is a woman that favors even more illegals support.


6 posted on 11/17/2025 2:36:25 PM PST by packrat35 (“When discourse ends, violence begins.” – Charlie Kirk, and they killed him anyway)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Pence of Schiff Keir Stasi can’t be removed until he allows a vote.
I guess “our democracy” is better than the wankers’ in this case.


7 posted on 11/17/2025 5:29:36 PM PST by A strike (ID lanyards are for cucks)
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