Johnson Blasts Starmer on Immigration

Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has launched a fierce critique of current Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, targeting his management of recent far-right riots and immigration issues. In a column for MailOnline, Johnson accused Starmer's government of being "deaf" to public concerns regarding immigration, suggesting that the Prime Minister should take a holiday to reflect on his leadership. Johnson's remarks highlight a growing frustration with the government's perceived indifference to public sentiment on immigration matters. Johnson's comments follow Starmer's criticism of former PM Rishi Sunak's handling of the small boats crisis, which he labeled as "gimmicks, not serious government." Starmer has proposed measures to combat people smugglers and has pointed out that many migrants arriving by small boats come from countries without return agreements with the UK. However, these statements have drawn backlash, particularly from the Bangladeshi community, leading to the resignation of Labour councillor Sabina Akhtar, who expressed her discontent with Starmer's remarks. The backdrop to this political exchange is a series of far-right riots that have erupted across England and Northern Ireland, sparked by the tragic stabbing of three young girls at a holiday club. The unrest has seen rioters attacking mosques and public buildings, resulting in over 700 arrests. Johnson's comments suggest that he believes Starmer's leadership has exacerbated the situation rather than alleviating it, further intensifying the political discourse surrounding immigration and public safety.