Could Mahmood’s immigration plans cause a split in the Labour Party?
- Posted on March 20, 2026
- By The Independent
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Could Mahmood’s immigration plans cause a split in the Labour Party?

Once again, Labour backbenchers are pushing back against government plans – this time, the home secretary’s proposed changes to the rules about settled status. Sean O’Grady looks at how it could play out across Westminster and beyond