Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say
Andy Burnham is reportedly supporting Shabana Mahmood's immigration reforms, which aim to limit both legal and illegal migration. This stance comes as Burnham faces a challenging byelection in Makerfield against Reform UK, which has criticized him for being too lenient on immigration. Despite internal opposition within Labour, Burnham's allies emphasize the need for a strong narrative on migration control.
- ▪Andy Burnham is backing Shabana Mahmood's controversial immigration changes.
- ▪He faces a tough byelection against Reform UK, which has labeled him 'open-borders Andy'.
- ▪Burnham's allies stress the importance of showing control over borders to regain public trust.
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Andy Burnham faces a tough fight in the Makerfield byelection against Reform, which has already called him ‘open-borders Andy’. Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham faces a tough fight in the Makerfield byelection against Reform, which has already called him ‘open-borders Andy’. Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersAndy BurnhamBurnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies sayExclusive: Greater Manchester understood to support home secretary’s push to limit legal and illegal migrationJessica Elgot and Kiran StaceyWed 20 May 2026 14.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is backing Shabana Mahmood’s controversial changes to the immigration system, his allies have said, in a blow to those in Labour who hope to soften them.The Greater…
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