Labour Party Infighting Escalates as Cabinet Minister Faces Pressure to Challenge PM A bitter row within the Labour Party has intensified, with former junior minister Catherine West threatening to take drastic action unless a cabinet minister steps forward to challenge Prime Minister Rishi Sunak by Monday. The move comes as the party grapples with controversy surrounding immigration policy, with some Labour lawmakers pushing for more stringent controls. Meanwhile, a proposal to extend the waiting period for immigrants to apply for indefinite leave to remain has sparked debate within the party, with some arguing it's essential to demonstrate the government's ability to control borders and immigration. As the Labour Party's internal divisions deepen, it remains to be seen whether a cabinet minister will rise to the challenge and take on the Prime Minister.
Former junior minister Catherine West says that unless a cabinet minister comes forward to challenge the PM by Monday, she willQ: Angela Rayner says that Shabana Mahmood’s plan to extend the amount of time immigrants have to wait until they can apply for indefinite leave to remain. Will those plans change?Phillipson said that was subject to consultation.But it is right that we take action on immigration. It is also right that we demonstrate to the public that not only can we control the borders, we control who lives in our country. Continue reading...
