Andy Burnham backs controversial asylum bill amid Labour dissent

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Prime minister-in-waiting votes for plans to tighten appeals system as 14 Labour MPs oppose measures

Andy Burnham has backed the government’s controversial asylum changes, voting for legislation that has divided Labour MPs over plans to tighten the immigration system and reshape the appeals process.

The prime minister-in-waiting and Labour MP for Makerfield supported the immigration and asylum bill at its second reading in the House of Commons on Monday evening, despite a rebellion by 14 Labour MPs.

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