Prime Minister Keir Starmer faced a fierce verbal assault on TalkTV when a caller named Martin delivered a blistering critique of the government's handling of illegal immigration. Host Ian Collins moderated the heated exchange as Martin expressed his fear and frustration.
Caller's Rant Against the Government
Martin, who admitted he is frightened to leave his home, accused the Labour government of betraying the public. He stated: 'Immigration is the biggest problem in this country. Keir Starmer has to go. He's let in unvetted people from who knows where. I'm all for legal migration, people who are coming into this country to actually assist like nurses or doctors.'
He continued: 'People that come in on dinghy boats do not bring anything whatsoever. The crime we saw in Belfast was disgusting. What we saw in Southampton is disgusting. I am an older man and I am frightened to leave my home because of this treacherous government who have thrown us all under the bus.'
Fear of Being Labelled Racist
Martin admitted he is reluctant to voice his concerns about illegal immigration, fearing he could be labelled racist or a bad person. He added: 'I'm not a bad person. I've worked all my life.'
Collins reassured him: 'You're not a racist to think having tens of thousands of undocumented people in our country is a big problem. That is exactly why the government have passports, they would agree with us when we say we're concerned about undocumented people.'
Reference to Henry Nowak Case
Martin brought up the tragic case of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old stabbed to death in December 2025 by Vickrum Digwa. Bodycam footage showed police officers approaching Digwa, who claimed he had been racially abused by Nowak. Despite telling police he had been stabbed and couldn't breathe, Nowak was handcuffed on the floor and read his rights. He died shortly after.
Martin raged: 'It was somebody who had done something absolutely despicable and then hid behind that because they know it's the easy way out.' He added: 'People like me and you, who have lived in this country, paid our taxes all these years, we're becoming third-rate citizens in our own land to people who are coming over on boats and who do not contribute anything. I'm not saying all of them, but we don't know who they are.'
Criticism of Starmer's Response
Martin criticised the prime minister for appealing for calm after these incidents. Collins agreed: 'It's beyond belief. It is treacherous when prime ministers speak that kind of language.' The presenter added: 'Every day, they let this random immigration policy play out across the English Channel and elsewhere, and anyone who dares raise their head above the parapet and complain about it, is some kind of mad, racist nut job.'
