Belfast violence prompts fight on the right
About this episode
The episode discusses the political implications of recent violence in Belfast and its impact on the UK's immigration system.
Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration system Political leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with attempted murder of a man in the city. With parties scrambling to seize control of the narrative, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the case has reignited questions about immigration, border security and the UK's system of indefinite leave to remain. Elsewhere, Nigel Farage holds his first major news conference since the local and national elections. Will Reform face renewed scrutiny over immigration decisions made by some of its leading figures during their time in Conservative government? You can find the full list of candidates standing in the Makerfield by-election here.
People in this episode
Hosts: Sam Coates, Anne McElvoy
Topics covered
- Belfast violence
- immigration system
- political battle
- border security
- indefinite leave to remain
- Nigel Farage
- Reform party
Keywords
- Belfast
- immigration
- politics
- Nigel Farage
- Reform party
- border security
- indefinite leave to remain
- protest
- Sudanese national
- attempted murder
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Belfast, Britain, UK, Makerfield
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