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Politics latest: 'Shocking' net migration figures .. e so high 'you have to double take', says Starmer

Politics latest: 'Shocking' net migration figures are so high 'you have to double take', says Starmer


Published on 2024-11-29 03:30:28 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Keir Starmer has vowed to end the Tories' "open borders experiment" after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,

The article from Sky News discusses several key political developments in the UK. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has shifted his stance on assisted dying, now supporting a change in the law to allow terminally ill patients to end their lives with medical assistance, influenced by personal experiences and public opinion. Meanwhile, Sir Richard Dearlove, a former head of MI6, has cautioned against a potential deal with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, highlighting security concerns due to the strategic military base on Diego Garcia. Additionally, the article touches on the ongoing debate over the UK's relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, with some Conservative MPs pushing for withdrawal, and the political implications of the upcoming local elections, where the Conservative Party is expected to face significant losses.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-former-pm-changes-mind-over-assisted-dying-as-ex-mi6-boss-warns-against-chagos-islands-deal-12593360 ]
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