Mahmood says ministers lobby her weekly for more migrant visas

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 5 Oct, 09:49 · Archive

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says Labour colleagues lobby her at least weekly to approve more work visas.

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has said that Labour ministers from other government departments lobby her regularly to approve more work visas for migrant workers. She expressed frustration at receiving such requests at least once every week or two, describing the 'sheer number' of pleas as a source of dismay.

Mahmood has indicated a possible climbdown on her controversial immigration reforms, hinting at this during her Labour conference speech. The Conservative Party has used her comments to claim that her migration policies are being dictated by other Labour figures, characterising her position as a 'surrender' to pressure from within the government.

How it is being reported

• Shabana Mahmood lashes out at Labour ministers over 'sheer number' of pleas for MORE migrant visasGB News · 5 Oct, 09:36
• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Labour ministers constantly lobby her to give out more visas for migrant workers, with requests 'at least once every week or two'Daily Mail · 4 Oct, 19:07
• Angela Rayner is 'now dictating Britain's migration policy' after 'weak' Shabana Mahmood's 'surrender' to Labour's Left, claim ToriesDaily Mail · 3 Oct, 12:40

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