Why is Keir Starmer's speech being compared to Enoch Powell's Rivers of Blood speech? - What are the similarities?

Keir Starmer stands by his controversial claim that high levels of immigration risk making Britain “an island of strangers”. The prime minister’s official spokesman also rejected claims that his comments made him sound like right-wing former Tory minister Enoch Powell.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer increased English language standards in the United Kingdom on Monday, saying future immigrants there “should speak English” and that it’s “common sense” for them to do so.

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to drastically reduce Britain's net migration figures by 2029. A white paper outlines measures such as increasing English language requirements for visa holders and their dependents,