Jonathan Walker

Nearly half of Israel’s population lives in Tel Aviv. If Iran makes that city dysfunctional, Israel will collapse

Her comments were interestingly immigration-focused. And punches the bruise for govt that is the retroactive aspect of its plans for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Here’s that section of Rayner’s speech: “But enforcing a fair deal is not the same as ripping up a deal halfway through. Many people came here to Britain - on the understanding that if they worked in the sectors where we needed them, obeyed the law and paid their taxes, they could stay. If we suddenly change that, it pulls the rug from under those who have planned their lives and commitments and are contributing to our economy and to our society. That would be not just bad policy but a breach of trust. The people already in the system - who made a huge investment - now fear for their future - they do not have stability and do not know what will happen. We cannot talk about earning a settlement if we keep moving the goalposts. Because moving the goalposts undermines our sense of fair play. It’s un-British. Let us be a country that has sustainable economic migration rules, but one that upholds the British values we want all who live here to respect. Not special treatment. But the stability and a fair pathway forward after the sacrifices many have made to build a lawful life in the UK. I believe in a country where we keep our word and live up to our values.”