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UK Labour government toughens immigration plans as far right gains support

The far right made gains this month in local and by-elections in the UK [File: Chris J Ratcliffe/Reuters]

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promises to “finally take back control” of the United Kingdom’s borders as his Labour government unveils policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right.

“Every area of the immigration system, including work, family and study, will be tightened up so we have more control,” he told reporters at a Downing Street news conference on Monday.

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