Keir Starmer Open to Processing Migrants Abroad, but Would Still Scrap Rwanda Plan

Labour Leader Calls Rwanda Scheme a "Gimmick"

Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, has expressed openness to processing asylum seekers abroad while pledging to scrap the controversial Rwanda scheme. Starmer referred to the plan to send migrants to Rwanda as a "gimmick" but stated that he would consider any effective scheme to address immigration if his party comes to power.

Starmer Outlines Vision for Britain in Speech

While Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced challenges in gaining support for his Rwanda Bill, Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech in Milton Keynes outlining his vision for the country. Starmer criticized Conservative MPs for their internal disputes and promised practical measures to address issues such as small boat crossings and people-smuggling gangs.

Consideration of Third-Country Asylum Offshoring Scheme

During a Q&A session with Trending In The News, Sir Keir Starmer indicated his openness to a third-country asylum offshoring scheme. He distinguished this from the Rwanda plan, stating that other countries have schemes where individuals are processed elsewhere while en route to their final destination. Starmer emphasized that he would evaluate any scheme that has the potential to be effective. He also confirmed that Labour would scrap the Rwanda scheme if the party assumes government.

Tory Party Chairman Criticizes Starmer's Remarks

Richard Holden, the chairman of the Conservative Party, dismissed Starmer's comments as "empty drivel" and criticized the Labour Party's immigration policy for being inconsistent.