EMBARGOED TO 0001 SUNDAY JULY 6 File photo dated 10/06/25 of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a reception for London Tech Week, at no 10 Downing Street, London. Sir Keir Starmer has been urged not to "punish" children by keeping the two-child cap following Labour's U-turn on benefit cuts. The SNP urged the Prime Minister to end the limit amid reports it could stay as a result of Labour scrapping most of its welfare reforms. Issue date: Sunday July 6, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Share this @internewscast.com

SIR Keir Starmer has affirmed his ongoing commitment to the message behind his well-known “island of strangers” warning, expressing that Britain should aim to be an “integrated society”.

The PM said he “didn’t disavow” the meaning that mass immigration risks a breakdown in cultural cohesion when he appeared to backtrack last month.

EMBARGOED TO 0001 SUNDAY JULY 6 File photo dated 10/06/25 of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during a reception for London Tech Week, at no 10 Downing Street, London. Sir Keir Starmer has been urged not to "punish" children by keeping the two-child cap following Labour's U-turn on benefit cuts. The SNP urged the Prime Minister to end the limit amid reports it could stay as a result of Labour scrapping most of its welfare reforms. Issue date: Sunday July 6, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Sir Keir Starmer has insisted he still believes in the sentiment behind his infamous “island of strangers” warningCredit: PA

Within weeks of making the May speech, he revealed “deep regrets” having not realised Enoch Powell used similar language.

The u-turn sparked a backlash by many who thought Sir Keir did not understand public fears over becoming a divided society after all.

He even admitted he had not properly read his speech. 

But in an interview with The Sun, he once again attempted to clarify his comments.

He explained: “To be clear, I stand by the essence of what I conveyed in the speech, including the policy, determination, intent, and recognition of the frustrations and worries people experience.

“And I stand by every word of that. I did not realize it was taken from Enoch Powell. That was my concern about it. 

“The core argument remains that we must manage immigration effectively, and fundamentally, we need a cohesive and united society. We should move toward the future collectively, as one nation, in harmony with our neighbors and communities.”

“That does really matter to me.”

Pressed if the sentiment behind “island of strangers” stands, he said: “The sentiment still stands. The policy still stands and the intent stands.

“It was that particular phrase that I disavowed, not the actual policy or intent.” 

Sir Keir initially said Britain risked becoming an island of strangers as he launched his immigration crackdown in May. 

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like
‘Scrubs’ Reboot Gets Series Order From ABC, with Zach Braff, Donald Faison and Sarah Chalke All Returning

ABC Orders ‘Scrubs’ Reboot Series with Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke Set to Return

TLC might not have wanted “No Scrubs,” but ABC wants some —…
Elmo peeking through a hole in a blue background.

Elmo’s X Account Compromised, Unleashes Wave of Offensive Posts

ELMO’S X account was hacked as a string of antisemitic posts were…
Texas flood volunteers ordered to evacuate as heavy rainfall expected to strike devastated region

Texas Volunteers Urged to Leave as More Rain Predicted for Flood-Hit Area

Volunteers who are still sifting through the debris from Texas’ devastating flooding…
Ongoing trash strike draws pressure from officials as communities struggle with waste build-up

Continuous Waste Strike Puts Pressure on Officials as Communities Battle Trash Accumulation

As the worker strike across multiple states nears its second week, state…
Francisco Alvarez doing what Mets asked with 'phenomenal' minors stint

Francisco Alvarez Excels in Minor Leagues as Mets Requested

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Francisco Alvarez is excelling in his minor league…
UC Berkeley professor gunned down by masked attacker in Greece

UC Berkeley Professor Fatally Shot by Masked Assailant in Greece

A University of California, Berkeley professor was shot and killed by a…
LA to NYC high-speed train proposed ahead of FIFA World Cup

High-Speed Train from LA to NYC Proposed Before FIFA World Cup

A high-speed rail line hopes to connect Los Angeles to New York…
Cullman’s Roy Drinkard, Oldest Living U.S. Marine, Celebrates 105th Birthday

Cullman’s Roy Drinkard, the Oldest Living Marine in the U.S., Celebrates 105th Birthday

Congressman Aderholt honors 105-year-old Marine veteran Roy Drinkard with a Capitol flag…
Ellen DeGeneres backs Rosie O'Donnell after President Trump's citizenship threat

Ellen DeGeneres supports Rosie O’Donnell amid President Trump’s citizenship dispute

Ellen DeGeneres is in Rosie O’Donnell’s corner. In spite of their long-standing…
Idaho four murder victim's sister reveals 'weird' three-word text message hours before stabbings

Sister of Idaho murder victim shares eerie three-word text sent hours prior to attack

Ethan Chapin’s sister, Mazie, revealed the final message sent by her brother,…
Crime scene at a Victorville convenience store.

Teddy bear with ‘realistic human skin, eyes, and lips’ discovered on sidewalk causes alarm

A DISTURBING teddy bear seemingly made out of human skin sparked a…
Multiple people were injured in 2 Kentucky shootings, including one at a church

Several individuals were hurt in two shooting incidents in Kentucky, one of which occurred at a church.

Police say the suspect carjacked a vehicle after shooting the trooper and…