Andy Burnham blasted by Tory MP after calling on 'wealthy areas' to house 'more migrants': 'Absolutely no plan!'
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Andy Burnham has been torn apart by a top Tory MP after calling on "wealthy areas" of Britain to house "more migrants" in a bid to tackle the crisis.Speaking to GB News, Mark Francois hit out at the Prime Minister's comments, declaring he has "absolutely no plan" to stop small boat crossings in the Channel.In an exclusive interview with GB News, Mr Burnham admitted that the Government "can't commit" to stopping the migrant crisis by 2029.He told Christopher Hope: "We cannot have a situation where it's only the poorest communities in the country that receive all of the dispersal of refugees and asylum seekers.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "We cannot have a situation where it's only the poorest communities in the country that receive all of the dispersal of refugees and asylum seekers."Asked by host Ellie Costello on whether he agrees with Mr Burnham's remarks, Mr Francois told GB News: "No I don't.
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