Shabana Mahmood taunted in Angela Rayner migration row
Shabana Mahmood faced fresh taunts over whether she is "calling the shots" on Labour's immigration policy as a potential climbdown looms. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan claimed that millions of foreign nationals who arrived during the so-called “Boris wave” should not have to wait longer for settlement rights.
TL;DR
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is reportedly facing pressure to dilute her proposals for extending the qualifying period for settlement rights (ILR).
- Mayor of London Sadiq Khan argues that migrants who arrived during the "Boris wave" should not face longer waits for settlement rights.
- Critics, including Conservative Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp, suggest Mahmood may be influenced by left-wing MPs and trade unions, potentially indicating a loss of control over her policy.
- Labour's current plans propose migrants wait at least 10 years for ILR, with care workers potentially facing 15 years.
- Over 100 Labour MPs, trade unions, and health bodies are reportedly opposed to Mahmood's proposals.
- Communities Secretary Angela Rayner is said to be against Mahmood's plans, while Prime Minister Andy Burnham supports the Home Secretary's approach of making settlement earned rather than automatic.