# Andy Burnham supports controversial asylum bill despite Labour opposition

Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester, has publicly backed a contentious asylum bill, breaking with dissent within his Labour Party. The bill aims to tighten asylum rules, sparking debate over human rights and party unity. Burnham's stance underscores growing divisions in Labour over immigration policy.

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### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/13/andy-burnham-backs-controversial-asylum-bill-amid-labour-dissent) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:52:54 GMT