Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch Clash Over Immigration Policies in PMQs

The heated debate highlighted record migration figures under Conservative governments and past Labour positions on deportations.

Kemi Badenoch criticized Keir Starmer for signing a 2020 letter opposing the deportation of foreign criminals, pointing to a case where a blocked deportee later committed murder.
Starmer defended his record as Director of Public Prosecutions, emphasizing his work prosecuting criminals and accusing the Conservatives of failing to control immigration during their tenure.
Badenoch questioned why reducing migration was not included in Starmer's recent policy milestones, while he countered by highlighting record-high net migration under Conservative leadership.
The debate also touched on Labour's recent agreements with Germany and Iraq to combat smuggling and enhance border security, which Badenoch dismissed as insufficient.
Both leaders faced criticism for their handling of immigration issues, with analysts noting the rising influence of Reform UK as a hardline alternative to the main parties.