Allies of incoming Labour leader Andy Burnham say he will not change course on immigration policy, despite calls from some left-wing Labour MPs to drop or soften Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s tougher proposals. The position presented by Burnham supporters is that the new Prime Minister understands the need to control migration and is committed to Mahmood’s approach as set out in her immigration reform plans. The reporting also highlights internal party pressure, with some MPs arguing that Mahmood’s proposals should be abandoned or revised. However, the sources cited from Burnham’s side frame the disagreement as a challenge rather than a sign of policy reversal, maintaining that Burnham intends to uphold the existing direction. Overall, the story focuses on the balance between party factions on migration, and on whether the leadership will stick to Mahmood’s agenda as Burnham assumes the role of Prime Minister.