Exclusive: Christian, Muslim and Jewish representatives write to prime minister after ‘island of strangers’ speech

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More than a dozen bishops and other senior Christian, Muslim and Jewish faith leaders have written to the prime minister after his “ island of strangers ” speech, urging him to use a more “compassionate narrative” about migrants.

The letter was sent to Keir Starmer after his speech on Monday, which preceded the publication of the government’s immigration white paper that has been widely criticised by migrant rights organisations and civil society groups.