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Starmer Faces Backlash Over Controversial Anti-Migrant Police Unit

7/27/2025

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Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for launching a police unit to track anti-migrant sentiment online, a move sparked by escalating protests across Britain. While the National Internet Intelligence Investigations team aims to curb violence, critics warn it threatens free speech. As tensions rise, protests have intensified, resulting in numerous arrests nationwide.

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Sir Keir Starmer is under fire for launching a police unit to track anti-migrant sentiment online, a move sparked by escalating protests across Britain. While the National Internet Intelligence Investigations team aims to curb violence, critics warn it threatens free speech. As tensions rise, protests have intensified, resulting in numerous arrests nationwide.