Starmer faces opposition of Labour MPs and employers over immigration shift

Some backbenchers already thought PM had moved too far right on issue but aides say aim is to make system fairer'

We must never accept the Tory or media narrative that often scapegoats and demonises migrants," Keir Starmer wrote in 2020. Problems of low pay, housing and public services are not caused by migrants - they are caused by a failed economic model."

Much has changed since Starmer was running to be leader of the Labour party - not least, that as prime minister he now has a broader electorate to keep on side.