What are Andy Burnham’s views on immigration as Starmer set to resign?

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAndy 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. The Independent understands Sir Keir Starmer’s expected resignation could pave the way for Andy Burnham to become prime minister by September.In fullStarmer latest: PM expected to resign within hours as Burnham returns to the CommonsThank 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

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