Burnham expected to vote in favour of Mahmood’s asylum system changes
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The expected vote by Andy Burnham in favour of Shabana Mahmood's asylum system changes marks a significant shift in Labour's stance on immigration, potentially paving the way for more stringent policies. This development is particularly noteworthy given the party's historical opposition to such measures. The move also underscores the growing divide within Labour on issues of immigration and asylum.
Home secretary also set to outline plans to enable deportation of grooming gang ringleader Shabir AhmedUK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham is expected to vote for the immigration bill on Monday night in the Commons, with his team indicating that he backs Shabana Mahmood’s changes for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) and on refugee settlement.The bill returns to the Commons on Monday for its second reading, where Mahmood is also expected to announce plans to make it possible to deport the ringleader of a grooming gang, Shabir Ahmed, a move publicly backed by Burnham. Continue reading...
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