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Sir Keir Starmer’s Italian Mission: Seeking Solutions Amid Controversy to Curb Channel Crossings
During a contentious visit to Italy, Sir Keir Starmer is urgently looking for solutions to halt the small boat crossings and prevent fatalities in the Channel.
By Darren McCaffrey, reporting on politics from Rome
Monday, September 16, 2024, 3:
"British pragmatism makes a comeback," announced the prime minister at Monday's press briefing.
Sir Keir Starmer traveled to Rome with the goal of gaining insights on migration management, as he aimed to comprehend how Italy successfully reduced the number of small boat crossings in the Mediterranean by 60% within the last year.
However, the visit sparked controversy.
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Amidst the grandeur of a red carpet reception and friendly visuals, it's crucial to note that this matter has united two distinct prime ministers from polar ends of the political landscape.
Domestic critics, including members of the Labour Party, have expressed unease about the new prime minister consulting with Giorgia Meloni's right-leaning administration.
Sir Keir contends that to halt illegal migration, the sort of European collaboration he is pursuing in Italy is essential.
Thus, his argument is that he, or the UK, was simply being practical—a trait for which the nation has historically taken pride.
He remained quite vague on whether the UK would now begin to implement any of those contentious strategies.
Consensus was reached on the importance of addressing the root causes of migration, a stance few would contest.
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In any case, it's important to recognize that for Sir Keir, this issue extends beyond mere international collaboration.
This year has seen an unprecedented number of fatalities in the English Channel, highlighting the growing urgency of the situation.
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