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Sky News
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer's migration package is significant - but will it be enough?
There's little doubt Sir Keir Starmer's proposals to curb legal migration are substantial and are likely to result in a meaningful reduction. That the ban on new care workers from overseas is causing angst in the sector is proof that it will make a difference, regardless of the arguments for and against the plan. Increasing the educational qualifications and English language requirements simply squeezes the eligibility of potential migrants. The decision to double from five to 10 years the wait to become a permanent resident means a much tougher qualifying period than the US. This is a significant package. But will it be enough, given we've had other substantial packages under previous administrations? Perhaps - but we will not know for years. But as well as moving the policy debate, he's also changing the political terms of discussion. Although he has previously made this argument, the latest announcement was the most emphatic rejection of a cornerstone of cross-party thinking that lasted up to and through the Brexit referendum. The prime minister now says he knows better but what has he done about that? An unspoken feature of our government since Brexit has been that successive chancellors have ended up as advocates for higher migration, knowing that any drop in numbers would also hit their growth projections. There are those in Downing Street who believe that the interaction of fiscal rules and OBR forecasts do not capture the true net economic cost-benefit of migration. But when I asked Sir Keir about this, and whether he could change the way of measuring the economic impact of migration, he dodged the question. But does anyone have the answer? Farage's approach Most presume the toughest solutions come from Nigel Farage 's Reform UK, and he attacks the prime minister for fiddling around the edges. But how would he do it? Last year's Reform manifesto promised a "freeze on non-essential immigration", claiming it has "pushed Britain to breaking point". However, this still provides scope for migrants with "essential skills, mainly around healthcare, (which) must be the only exception". But is this not exactly the sort of wiggle room that Mr Farage would criticise if another party exercised it? I pressed Mr Farage on how big this exemption would be, and after dodging the question several times - saying that I was missing the point because most migrants do not work - he replied: "I can't tell you the numbers right now, I don't have all the figures. "What I can tell you is anyone that comes in will not be allowed to stay long-term. That's the difference." He added: "You ask me in four years' time, all right? Ask me in four years' time." This is the first time Mr Farage has offered a numerical cap before the next election.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alijah Arenas' final game in Chatsworth uniform ends in defeat in Sacramento
Alijah Arenas, holding back tears and feeling miserable after missing all seven of his shots in the fourth quarter on Saturday in a 66-53 loss to Carmichael Jesuit in the state Division II championship game, stood in the middle of the court embracing every Chatsworth teammate as their names were read. The emotion and disappointment was visble at Golden 1 Center, and yet he stood his ground in his final high school game that saw him finish with 3,002 career points but back-to-back defeats in state finals. This is an example of leadership. Alijah Arenas embracing every teammate while feeling miserable after loss to Jesuit in state finals. All-time City scoring leader. Remember the moment. — eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) March 16, 2025 Later, in the interview room, his coach, Sam Harris, was even more emotional, unable to speak at the beginning. The Chancellors wanted a win so badly after losing in last year's Division IV final. They had made so much progress, relying on Arenas but getting contributions from others. Instead, Jesuit, supported by a loud contingent of students from its nearby campus, made eight threes and used its matchup zone defense to leave the Chancellors unable to respond in the fourth quarter after being down 43-40. "We were happy to be here, but this is tough," Harris said. "It's a special group. We didn't knock down enough shots." Emotional loss for Chatsworth. — eric sondheimer (@latsondheimer) March 16, 2025 Arenas finished with 22 points. "I feel more of the story was effort on both ends," Arenas said. "They had more heart." Freshman Maison Phillips made three threes and finished with 19 points to lead Jesuit to its first state title. Jesuit had lost twice to Crenshaw in the 1990s in state finals. Headed to USC, Arenas decided to attend Chatsworth despite numerous other opportunities from more publicized schools known for basketball excellence. Through his own perseverance and leadership, he helped the Chancellors make history. "We took neighborhood kids from Chatsworth to back-to-back state championship games," Harris said. The tears Arenas had were because it was tough to say goodbye to his teammates. They had become some of his best friends. He tried his best to deliver a championship, but sometimes it doesn't work out. That's why embracing each one for a final time was telling them he would be friends for life. One of those was center Taj Unuakhalu, who had 10 rebounds, nine points and was one of the most improved players. It was Arenas' final game putting on a Chatsworth uniform. He leaves quite a legacy, from being the all-time City Section scoring leader to being chosen a McDonald's All-American. The next time you'll see Arenas' No. 0 jersey will be when it's framed on the wall of Chatsworth's gym, because that's going to happen one day for his many contributions in three years over three seasons of basketball excellence. Sign up for the L.A. Times SoCal high school sports newsletter to get scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Chatsworth moves closer to earning No. 1 seed for City Section Open Division playoffs
The City Section Open Division basketball playoff pairings will be revealed Sunday, but the No. 1 seed was pretty much decided Monday when Chatsworth routed Cleveland 71-44, allowing the Chancellors (18-7, 8-1) to pull into a first-place tie with Cleveland (21-5, 8-1) in the West Valley League. Since Chatsworth owns a win over Western League leader Westchester, the Chancellors are in position to claim the No. 1 seed. Chatsworth's win avenged an overtime loss to Cleveland earlier this season. Alijah Arenas finished with 30 points, but it was contributions from others that enabled the Chancellors to turn the game into a rout. Most notably, 6-foot-8 center Taj Unuakhalu was blocking shots, rebounding and intimidating Cleveland players around the basket. Sophomore Aaron Krueger also helped out with three threes. Chatsworth closes out West Valley League play Friday at Birmingham. Fairfax 65, Venice 60: The Lions helped their playoff chances behind Muhammad Singleton, who scored 28 points.
