Starmer Condemns Anti-Migrant Protests as 'Politics of Poison'

Keir Starmer denounced the recent demonstrations against asylum seekers in Dover and Portsmouth, labeling them as "politics of poison" that threaten national unity. He urged the Labour Party to counteract fear with hope and emphasized the government's responsibility to bridge societal divides. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized the recent anti-migrant protests in Dover and Portsmouth, describing them as representative of "the politics of poison. " During a meeting with Labour MPs and peers, Starmer emphasized the party's duty to restore hope and unity to a divided nation, particularly against the backdrop of rising tensions over Channel crossings. The prime minister's remarks come in response to the demonstrations on Sunday night, where masked protestors attempted to block the transport of rescued migrants to processing centers. Starmer called on the PLP to combat fear with positivity and reaffirmed the government's commitment to improving lives and revitalizing public faith in politics