Burnham ‘backs Mahmood over migration crackdown’ ahead of by-election race with Reform UK
Andy Burnham is supporting Shabana Mahmood's immigration crackdown ahead of an upcoming by-election. His backing aims to attract votes from supporters of Reform UK, which has gained traction in local elections. The proposed reforms include stricter rules on legal and illegal migration, with significant changes to residency qualifications.
- ▪Andy Burnham is reportedly backing Shabana Mahmood's efforts to limit immigration.
- ▪The upcoming by-election in Makerfield is expected to be competitive against Reform UK.
- ▪Proposed reforms include increasing the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain from five to ten years.
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