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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Flora Thompson

Starmer and Mahmood in stand-off over calls to sack immigration minister

  • Immigration minister Mike Tapp publicly challenged the Home Secretary 's plans to tighten settlement rules for foreign care workers .
  • Mr Tapp penned an article asserting his belief that foreign care workers already in the UK should not face extended waiting periods for indefinite leave to remain.
  • Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for Mr Tapp's dismissal, accusing him of breaching the ministerial code and collective responsibility.
  • Downing Street has resisted these calls, confirming that Mr Tapp remains in his post.
  • This stand-off occurs amidst broader political turmoil, with Andy Burnham emerging as the frontrunner to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader by July 17.

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