Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum reforms ahead of PM ascension

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, who is expected to become Prime Minister next week, has backed controversial reforms to the asylum system. The proposed legislation aims to reduce small boat crossings by directing asylum seekers to alternative “safe and legal routes”. It also includes tighter rules for applying Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, intended to cut the number of successful asylum appeals. The Immigration and Asylum Bill passed its second reading by 264 votes to 90, with 14 Labour MPs rebelling against the legislation. Burnham's ascension to Prime Minister is anticipated for Monday, following Sir Keir Starmer's resignation, after he secured 349 nominations from Labour MPs. In fullUK politics latest: Burnham backs controversial asylum reforms amid Labour rebellionMore bulletinsThank 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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