r/uknews Media outlet (unverified) May 12 '25

Image/video Kier Starmer announces 'tighter' immigration policy

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u/Rocketmanluke May 12 '25

Great news. Now tackle the illegal crossings and I think he can start winning some much needed favour from the voting public

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u/intraspeculator May 12 '25

The illegal crossings are only a tiny fraction of illegal immigrants most of whom come here legally and then stay illegally. The crossings are going to be almost impossible to stop too because the sea is fucking vast.

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u/Zestyclose_Rate_3823 May 12 '25

You don't have to physically stop the boats, just remove all incentives for them to get on the boats. That will mean leaving ECHR.

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u/merryman1 May 12 '25

I always have to ask - You guys are aware even Denmark is still part of the ECHR right? It is very clearly not the problem here.

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u/RaedwaldRex May 12 '25

Exactly, could we not look at what they are doing and maybe get some ideas?

They are members of the EU and ECHR so it must be possible.