Shabana Mahmood
Who is Shabana Mahmood, the hardline UK Labour minister tackling migration?
Shabana Mahmood is the straight-talking, combative interior minister who is overhauling Britain's asylum system and whose politics have been shaped by her Muslim faith and upbringing as a daughter of Pakistani-origin immigrants.
November 23, 2025
UK plans tougher rules for migrants seeking to stay in country
The UK plans stricter rules for migrants seeking permanent residence, requiring employment, no benefits, volunteering, English proficiency, and a clean record, contrasting sharply with the Reform Party’s proposal to abolish indefinite leave entirely.
September 29, 2025
UK mulls visa restrictions for countries that refuse migrant returns
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood warned that countries refusing to accept deported nationals could face visa suspensions
September 8, 2025