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Mahmood Refuses Migration Impact Data, Triggers Cabinet Backlash

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood refused to share impact data on her migration changes.
Cabinet colleagues responded with furious backlash to Mahmood's refusal.
Mahmood will send Home Office ministers to other departments to seek a compromise.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh opposed extending indefinite leave to remain.
A Home Office spokesman claimed reforms saved taxpayers over £1 billion and would not cause homelessness.

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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood refused to share impact data on her migration changes.
Cabinet colleagues responded with furious backlash to Mahmood's refusal.
Mahmood will send Home Office ministers to other departments to seek a compromise.
Housing Secretary Angela Rayner and Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh opposed extending indefinite leave to remain.
A Home Office spokesman claimed reforms saved taxpayers over £1 billion and would not cause homelessness.