Labour Leader Keir Starmer has defended his recent trip to Italy, where he learned about the country’s approach to stopping irregular migration. Starmer emphasized the importance of focusing on “upstream work” to prevent migrants from setting off in the first place, in order to address the issue effectively. He highlighted Italy’s success in reducing unlawful migration and expressed interest in understanding the strategies that led to such reductions. Starmer also emphasized the importance of prevention in dealing with migration issues.
Additionally, leading economists have urged the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to loosen fiscal rules to allow more public investment. They argue that Labour will not be able to bring in the promised “decade of national renewal” if current spending plans imply cuts to investment. The signatories stressed the need for increased public investment to rebuild public services and the infrastructure necessary for meeting climate targets.
On another note, Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper emphasized the importance of health and care services in society, calling on the Labour government to prioritize these issues in the upcoming budget. Cooper argued that the NHS is a liberal idea that ensures individual freedom and access to healthcare based on need. She urged the government to focus on saving the NHS and care services to ensure the well-being of citizens.
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