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Burnham backs 15-year leave-to-remain extension, awaits final verdict

By Drooid · Oct 26, 2026, 3:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he stands by immigration reform principles on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Burnham supported Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood’s proposal to extend leave-to-remain to fifteen years for some migrants.
The proposal would raise the required residence period from five to fifteen years, and Burnham said settlement must be earned.
He added the Home Secretary will present final conclusions soon, though speculation warns backlash could water down reforms.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he stands by immigration reform principles on ITV’s Good Morning Britain.
Burnham supported Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood’s proposal to extend leave-to-remain to fifteen years for some migrants.
The proposal would raise the required residence period from five to fifteen years, and Burnham said settlement must be earned.
He added the Home Secretary will present final conclusions soon, though speculation warns backlash could water down reforms.