During GB News’ live coverage of Donald Trump’s second state visit to the UK, the broadcast was briefly interrupted by breaking news from Windsor Castle. Presenter Ellie Costello reported that Trump is scheduled to meet King Charles as well as the UK Prime Minister, but the spotlight quickly shifted to the government’s latest setback on migration.
Labour’s “one in, one out” migrant returns deal with France has hit a major roadblock after a High Court ruling blocked the deportation of an asylum seeker due to fears he would be left destitute in Paris. This legal defeat has fueled criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s handling of immigration.
Political commentator Jennifer Powers told GB News that Labour had been “warned thousands of times” that the plan would not withstand legal challenges. She argued that without proper deportation measures, Britain risks sending a signal that illegal entry has no consequences. Powers also suggested that Yvette Cooper’s much-publicized migrant strategy has failed to deliver meaningful results.
The timing of Trump’s visit has raised questions about whether it could be a temporary boost for the embattled Prime Minister, who is already facing political turbulence. Recent weeks have seen Labour hit by scandals, from Angela Rayner’s resignation to Peter Mandelson’s departure.
Viewers quickly reacted online, with some accusing Starmer of scrapping the Rwanda plan too hastily. One wrote: “It was always a non-starter and Starmer knew it. He shouldn’t have been so quick to scrap Rwanda – he has failed and needs to go.”
Others criticized Labour’s leadership more broadly, citing “record unpopularity, corruption, and a desperate grip on power.” Another pointed out that any system based on numbers, like “one in, one out,” is vulnerable to legal challenges because it can be argued as unfair or inconsistent with established law.
As Trump continues his UK visit, the government’s immigration struggles and deepening political scandals risk overshadowing what was meant to be a historic diplomatic moment.
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