The Labour leader’s remarks have led to criticisms from Labour candidates and a resignation letter from a Labour councillor.
Sir Keir Starmer has said he was not intending to cause offence to the Bangladeshi community, after his comments about Bangladeshi migrants were criticised.
When questioned during a campaign visit to Staffordshire, Sir Keir said he valued the relationship and the contribution of the Bangladeshi community in Britain. He added: “The reference in the debate the other day was an example of a country that is considered safe as far as asylum is concerned, and one of the countries that’s actually got a returns agreement with us, and that is actually a good thing where both we and Bangladesh can be proud of.”“I certainly wasn’t intending to cause any concern or offence to any Bangladeshi community here,” he said.
Asked where they would be sent, he added: “At the moment, people coming from countries like Bangladesh are not being removed, because they’re not being processed.” “It’s totally unacceptable for politicians of any party to use dog-whistle racism against Bangladeshis or any other migrant community.”
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