Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed that he would consider the offshore processing of asylum seekers, including illegal immigrants, if it can be done in compliance with international law. This statement was made during a live TV debate, where he was asked by Rishi Sunak if he would support processing asylum claims in a third country. Starmer's response marks a significant shift in his stance on the issue, which has been a contentious topic in UK politics.
'Would you consider processing asylum claims in a third country?' @julie_etch asks Sir @Keir_Starmer. #ITVDebate https://t.co/1jKrS2Dy5n https://t.co/nKVLABRuxh
Starmer states that he would consider deporting asylum seekers to a 'third country' https://t.co/s8TkSJoWNe
Massive U-turn on live TV from Keir Starmer. “What will you do with them? Would you consider processing asylum claims? In a third country, Keir Starmer. Yes, if that was possible to do it in compliance with international law, of course”. https://t.co/z4RC221j0p
Sir Keir ‘Flip Flop’ Starmer just performed another u-turn live on TV regarding illegal migrants👇 Rishi Sunak: “What will you do with them? Would you consider processing asylum claims in a third country?” Sir Keir Starmer: “Yes, if that was possible to do it in compliance with… https://t.co/R6CjjyqNBQ
Dos Sir @Keir_Starmer now back Rwanda? He just flip-flopped live on TV on third country processing #ITVDebate
Keir Starmer confirms @singharj report that Labour is considering offshore processing of asylum seekers (see https://t.co/YwoxstwucI). Asked if this is on the cards he says: "Yes, if that was possible to do in according with international law."
Would Keir Starmer send illegal immigrants to be processed in other countries? “Yes if that was possible to do in compliance with international law.”
Is this slightly firmer than before from Starmer? Q: Would you consider processing asylum claims in a third country? [i.e. processing UK asylum offshore rather than barring UK asylum] Starmer: “Yes, if that was possible to do it in compliance with international law, of course.”
Sir Keir Starmer confirms that he WOULD use a third country to process asylum seeker claims, if this can be done in accordance with international laws #ITVdebate