Labour MPs warned not to shy away from immigration debate to secure seats at 2029 election


Labour MPs warned not to shy away from immigration debate to secure seats at 2029 election

No10 boss issues warning

A new No10 boss has issued a stark warning to Labour MPs, urging them to engage in discussions about immigration or risk losing their seats after just one term in office.

Reform poses a threat

Morgan McSweeney, Sir Keir Starmer’s right-hand man, emphasized the importance of addressing migration issues in order to combat the threat posed by Reform, led by Nigel Farage.

Strategic focus on 2029 election

During regional strategy meetings at Downing Street, McSweeney highlighted the need for Labour politicians to confront voters' concerns about immigration and stay focused on the upcoming 2029 election.

Concerns raised by new MPs

New Labour MPs expressed worries about the potential impact of Reform dominating the immigration debate and acknowledged the strategic approach taken by the PM's team.


Labour MPs warned not to shy away from immigration debate to secure seats at 2029 election

Reform's response

In response, Nigel Farage of Reform affirmed their intention to challenge Labour's position, emphasizing their strong performance in previous elections and their targeting of Labour seats in the future.