"Labour MP Andy Burnham Under Fire for Immigration Bill Vote In a move that has sparked outrage within his own party, Labour MP Andy Burnham is set to deliver his first speech since the recent by-election campaign. The controversy surrounding Burnham's decision to vote in favor of the government's immigration and asylum bill, which critics argue will undermine the rights of refugees, has left many of his colleagues reeling. The bill, backed by Shabana Mahmood, was opposed by 14 Labour MPs, with some accusing Burnham of prioritizing politics over principle. As the debate heats up, Labour's candidate for Greater Manchester mayor, Bev Craig, is facing calls to disown Burnham's vote and take a stronger stance on immigration, which has had a significant impact on the region's social and economic landscape."
It’s expected that the MP for Makerfield will give his first speech since the by-election campaign during Tuesday’s debateLast night Andy Burnham voted for the government’s immigration and asylum bill. Sundus Abdi and Jessica Elgot have the story.There were 14 Labour MPs who voted against.It is shameful that Andy Burnham voted in favour of Shabana Mahmood’s cruel immigration and asylum bill which will undermine the rights of refugees.As a key Burnham ally I am calling on Bev Craig [Labour’s candidate for Greater Manchester mayor] to disown this act of performative cruelty and to stand up for what is right, to celebrate immigration - which has hugely benefitted Greater Manchester both socially and economically - and treat some of the most vulnerable people in our communities with dignity and humanity. We are so much better than this in Manchester. Continue reading...
