Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, achieved a landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election, hailing the win as as a “turning point.” Before the by-election, Mr Burnham reportedly backed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's stringent efforts to crack down on immigration.Reform UK previously labelled Mr Burnham “open-borders Andy”, but sources close to Burnham's team indicated he wants to “reframe” Mahmood’s changes while supporting attempts to limit legal and illegal migration.Home Office reforms include increasing the default qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain to 10 years, restricting benefits and social housing eligibility, and potentially requiring those granted asylum to leave if their country becomes safe. This stance is seen as crucial for Burnham's political future, with some suggesting he aims to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership on his return to Westminster. In fullBurnham by-election live: Makerfield win ‘a turning point’ for Labour as path opens to challenge StarmerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What are Andy Burnham’s views on immigration after Makerfield by-election win?
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, achieved a landslide victory over Reform UK in the crucial Makerfield by-election, hailing the win as as a “turning point.” Before the by-election, Mr Burnham reportedly backed Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's stringent efforts to crack down on immigration.Reform UK previously labelled Mr Burnham “open-borders Andy”, but sources close to Burnham's team indicated he wants to “reframe” Mahmood’s changes while supporting attempts to limit legal and illegal migration.Home Office reforms include increasing the default qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain to 10 years, restricting benefits and social housing eligibility, and potentially requiring those granted asylum to leave if their country becomes safe. This stance is seen as crucial for Burnham's political future, with some suggesting he aims to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership on his return to Westminster. In fullBurnham by-election live: Makerfield win ‘a turning point’ for Labour as path opens to challenge StarmerThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Burnham wins Makerfield by-election backing Mahmood's strict migration curbs: 10-year Indefinite Leave, benefits restrictions. Victory signals potential leadership challenge to Starmer amid tighter immigration stance.
