Starmer Migration Policy Will ‘Damage the Country’ – Guido Fawkes

Labour Wales First Minister: Starmer Migration Policy Will ‘Damage the Country’

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Eluned Morgan, Labour’s first minister of Wales, popped up on Nick Robinson’s Political Thinking podcast this morning ahead of the ‘Council of Nations and Regions’ meeting. She had a list of complaints about Starmer…

Morgan kicked things off by saying that Labour in Westminster is “more to the right” than Welsh Labour, declaring the party is a “messy family” before calling for the “majority of pensioners” to get the Winter Fuel Payment, urging Reeves to go big on a U-turn. She then attacked Starmer’s plans for immigration. Asked whether Starmer’s language or policy on immigration would “damage Wales’” Morgan replied:

“I think both, actually. I don’t think I’d use that language. I’m very keen on making sure that people feel comfortable in a cohesive community and that they feel welcome.”

Morgan at the same time said of her anti-Starmer briefings: “Let’s all relax a bit, let’s all get on with each other.” Right…

Reform’s two new mayors will also be in attendance today. Could get spicy…