David Lammy: Should Blair run Gaza? Is Farage racist? | Peston

Описание: In this interview, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy addresses a range of critical issues, from the government's new immigration policies to the future of the Labour party.

Speaking to ITV's Political Editor Robert Peston, Lammy defends the new criteria for indefinite leave to remain, arguing that they are designed to ensure immigrants make a contribution to British society. He reflects on his own family's history as immigrants from the Windrush generation and pushes back against concerns that the new rules are discriminatory. The discussion then moves to a critique of Reform UK's proposals, which Lammy labels as "racist" and draws a direct parallel to the injustices of the Windrush scandal.

The conversation also covers the ongoing war in Gaza and the controversial proposal for Tony Blair to become a member of the "Board of Peace". Lammy expresses strong reservations about the idea, emphasising the importance of a solution led by Palestinians and a wider Arab context.

Finally, he praises Angela Rayner as a "beacon for the working-class" and reiterates his belief that she will continue to play a significant role in the Labour party's future.

Key moments and topics discussed:
00:20 - Lammy defends new conditions for indefinite leave to remain.
01:50 - Peston questions whether Lammy's own family would have met the new immigration criteria.
02:46 - Lammy draws a direct parallel between Reform UK's policies and the Windrush scandal.
04:00 - Lammy explains why the new policies are not racist but are instead discriminatory.
06:08 - A discussion on the European Convention of Human Rights and the need for reform.
07:27 - Lammy reacts to the possibility of Tony Blair becoming the interim governor of Gaza.
09:20 - Lammy praises Angela Rayner, describing her as a "beacon for the working-class."

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