Thu Sep 26 12:49:04 UTC 2024: ## Labour Embraces Hardline Immigration Policies, Echoing Far-Right Italian Government
**Liverpool, UK** – The Labour Party’s annual conference has seen a shift towards a more hardline approach to immigration, with a focus on border security and deterrence rather than humanitarian concerns. This move aligns the party with the policies of the Italian government, led by Giorgia Meloni, a figure with deep roots in the fascist tradition.
Despite historic Labour support for a more compassionate approach to immigration, a motion calling for a “Border Security Command” and increased returns of failed asylum seekers was passed at the conference, even though it drew opposition from major unions.
Labour leader Keir Starmer, on his recent visit to Italy, praised Meloni for her “remarkable progress” in reducing irregular migration. This progress, however, has come at the expense of human rights, with Italy partnering with Libya to detain and process migrants in brutal detention centers.
While Starmer claims to be working “upstream” to address the humanitarian crises that fuel migration, his praise for Meloni and his pledge of funds towards Italy’s border security efforts raise questions about his commitment to human rights.
Critics argue that this approach, which mirrors the policies of the far-right, ignores the underlying causes of migration, including climate change and conflict, and relies instead on brutal measures to deter migrants.
The convergence of Labour’s policies with those of the far-right is a stark reminder of the growing trend of pushing for closed borders and stricter immigration controls, even at the expense of human dignity and international cooperation.
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