# Burnham Backs Tighter Immigration Policies, Faces Byelection Challenge

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-05-21T10:37:03+00:00
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Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, backs Home Secretarys tough immigration policies, despite criticism within his party. Facing a tough byelection in Makerfield, Burnham aims to present a firm but fair approach to migration to win back trust. The Home Secretarys proposals include ending permanent refugee status and extending the time for settled status from five to ten years, sparking debate and internal party criticism. Despite this, polling suggests many Labour members favor stricter immigration policies, viewing Reform UK as a greater threat than the Green Party. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/125313e1955784da

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