Andy Burnham braces for right-wing council rebellion over 'play your part' illegal migrant housing plan

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Andy Burnham could face a right-wing council rebellion if he ploughs ahead with his migrant housing plan which would see all areas of Britain "play their part".Reform UK has said it would resist efforts by the Prime Minister to distribute asylum seekers throughout the country by launching legal challenges.And the Conservatives have confirmed they are "considering all options" to prevent asylum seekers from being moved to Tory-run local authorities,On Tuesday, Mr Burnham told GB News the "poorest communities" had already done enough, with Downing Street sources arguing it was a "point of principle" to send migrants to more expensive postcodes.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A spokesman for Reform UK said: "Andy Burnham's plan to dump illegal migrants in more expensive areas is an insult to taxpayers and councils being forced to pick up the bill, while putting local communities at risk."Reform-run councils will resist Labour forcing illegal migrants on their communities, including via...

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