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The Confounding Absence of Immigration Metrics
Despite the presence of ambitious goals, one glaring omission was a concrete strategy on immigration—an issue that resonates strongly with voters. During the speech, critics quickly picked up on this absence, questioning its alignment with the government’s narrative that prioritizes controls on both legal and illegal immigration. The Home Secretary defended the absence of this target, claiming that immigration remains foundational to the government’s bigger agenda, indirectly suggesting that public concern over the issue is thus inferred through its other commitments. However, the lack of a direct immigration target could very well prove contentious for Starmas in the future.