Burnham mulls snap election if he becomes UK PM: report A media report says Andy Burnham is considering a snap general election if he were to win a by-election and take over from Keir Starmer as UK prime minister. AAP · May 30
UK government acted unlawfully by forcing torture survivors to share rooms, court rules Judgment is blow to Shabana Mahmood’s plans to send more asylum seekers to army barracks The Guardian - UK · May 29
All of Andy Burnham's U-turns explained as he shifts stance on migrant benefits The Greater Manchester mayor’s latest change of stance is his fifth U-turn since he was announced as Labour’s candidate in the Makerfield by-election Evening Standard · May 28
Burnham steps back from past calls to end immigration benefits restriction Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate understood to have changed stance on no recourse to public funds policy The Guardian - UK · May 28
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Hong Kongers seeking safety in the UK granted extended stay Migration minister Mike Tapp said the UK would ‘offer sanctuary to those in need’ while ‘restoring control at the border’ The Independent UK · May 27
Campaign launched urging UK Government to investigate Brits who served in IDF A CAMPAIGN has been launched to demand that the UK Government monitor and investigate who have served in the IDF during the genocide in Gaza ... The National (Scotland) · May 26
Left-wing Labour candidate 'could stand against Andy Burnham' in leadership challenge LEFT-WING Labour MPs are considering standing a candidate against Andy Burnham in a future leadership contest over concerns about the Greater… The National (Scotland) · May 26
Leading universities urge Shabana Mahmood to exempt exceptional students from visa ban Exclusive: Russell Group universities ask for carve-out from visa ban for Chevening scholars The Independent UK · May 23
Andy Burnham offers 'broad support' for Shabana Mahmood immigration reforms ANDY Burnham has offered his “broad support” to Labour’s controversial planned immigration reforms. The National (Scotland) · May 22
Burnham starts byelection campaign with thinly veiled pitch for No 10 ‘This is a change byelection,’ says Labour mayor as he launches bid for Makerfield seat and lays out policy views The Guardian - UK · May 22
Labour has a good story to tell on immigration – even if no one wants to hear it THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With half of the country believing net immigration is rising, this government must find a way to communicate to the public that it is delivering exactly what they voted for The Independent UK · May 21
Andy Burnham to 'continue with Shabana Mahmood's asylum seeker system reforms' ANDY Burnham will continue with Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plan to significantly extend the time immigrants must wait to receive permanent… The National (Scotland) · May 21
Andy Burnham latest: Vote for me is a vote to change Labour, Manchester mayor tells Makerfield as he unveils slogan Recent polling has shown that Mr Burnham would comfortably win among Labour members in a leadership contest The Independent UK · May 21
The Independent UK · May 20 Net migration to UK fell to lowest point since Covid – but half of Britons still think it’s rising British Future said politicians “need to take responsibility” for the growing disconnect between the true migration figures and public perception of immigration
The Independent UK · May 20 Burnham ‘backs Mahmood over migration crackdown’ ahead of by-election race with Reform UK People need to ‘trust that the people they vote for have control over our borders’ Manchester mayor’s team say
The Guardian - UK · May 20 Burnham to back Shabana Mahmood’s immigration changes, allies say Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor understood to support home secretary’s push to limit legal and illegal migration
The Independent UK · May 20 Politics latest: Reeves to cut food costs and offer free children’s bus rides in cost of living package The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran
The Independent UK · May 19 Senior figures in Blue Labour turn on Burnham over Brexit Maurice Glasman, founder of the influential Blue Labour movement, has offered his backing to home secretary Shabana Mahmood as the party’s next leader
International Business Times UK · May 18 London Far-Right Rally Condemned as Anti-Islam Performer Wears Raw Bacon 'to Ward Off' Muslim Counter-Protesters Tommy Robinson's 'Unite the Kingdom' rally in London featured Islamophobic acts, including a cellist draped in bacon, sparking condemnation and political tensions.
The Independent UK · May 17 ‘Punished for being from Sudan’: Students accuse UK of denying the right to education after study visas refused Home secretary Shabana Mahmood’s ‘emergency brake’ on migration has left thousands of UK university international students without a crucial education. Shaheena Uddin reports on the young people suffering the consequences
Evening Standard · May 15 Westminster Council leader calls for pro-Palestine marches to be suspended The leader of Westminster City Council has called for the suspension of pro-Palestine marches. He has written a letter to Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood to express his concerns over planned protests in Westminster on Saturday.
Euronews · May 15 MEP and far-right influencers barred from UK rally: Who are they and what was the reason? The UK government barred seven individuals from entering the UK, stating that their presence is "not conducive to the public good". But on what grounds and what does this decision mean in practice?
The Independent UK · May 15 Police will face court action over facial recognition technology, watchdog warns Live facial recognition is set to be used for the first time in policing a protest in London on Saturday.