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Starmer Appoints Shafik Amid Economic and Immigration Crisis

9/2/2025

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser during economic challenges and immigration discussions.
Shafik, previously president of Columbia University, received criticism for her response to protests about the Israel-Hamas war.
The Labour government is tackling issues related to unauthorized migration and asylum-seeker housing.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to tighten refugee rules and combat people-smuggling.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Minouche Shafik as chief economic adviser during economic challenges and immigration discussions.
Shafik, previously president of Columbia University, received criticism for her response to protests about the Israel-Hamas war.
The Labour government is tackling issues related to unauthorized migration and asylum-seeker housing.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced plans to tighten refugee rules and combat people-smuggling.