Burnham to Back Shabana Mahmood’s Immigration Changes, Allies Say The politics of immigration in Britain are a minefield for any party, particularly Labour.
The latest development has set alarm bells ringing among those who value the party's core values of compassion and inclusivity: Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to endorse Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's contentious changes to the immigration system.
Burnham's stance is significant because it contradicts long standing Labour traditions on migration.