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Labour's Shabana Mahmood Sticks to Tough Immigration Policies

2/28/2026

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Shabana Mahmood, Labour home secretary, will maintain strict immigration policies despite opposition from unions and some Labour MPs after Green party byelection win.
She argues illegal migration strains public services and undermines community trust.
She states Labour's approach aligns with its values and emphasizes migration controls.
She recently visited Denmark to study its hardline migration policies, which offer temporary permits and require refugees to meet strict criteria for permanent residency.

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Shabana Mahmood, Labour home secretary, will maintain strict immigration policies despite opposition from unions and some Labour MPs after Green party byelection win.
She argues illegal migration strains public services and undermines community trust.
She states Labour's approach aligns with its values and emphasizes migration controls.
She recently visited Denmark to study its hardline migration policies, which offer temporary permits and require refugees to meet strict criteria for permanent residency.