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Why is Labour risking a row over migration? – podcast
UK NewsPolitics•November 2, 2026 at 3:25 PMNational

Why is Labour risking a row over migration? – podcast

By Presented by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey, produced by Madelynne Flack, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Maz Ebtehaj•The Guardian - UK News

As home secretary Shabana Mahmood announces her controversial migration plans, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the political context that has led to this announcement and why the timing for Andy Burnham – who is out of the country – is very convenient for himYou can read Pippa’s story about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade hereSend your questions for Pippa and Kiran to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.comYou can watch Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here Continue reading...

As home secretary Shabana Mahmood announces her controversial migration plans, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the political context that has led to this announcement and why the timing for Andy Burnham – who is out of the country – is very convenient for him

You can read Pippa’s story about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade here

Send your questions for Pippa and Kiran to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com

You can watch Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here

Continue reading...