The energy secretary has been forced to clarify that she backs Shabana Mahmood's migration policy after earlier joking that she had not been able to 'lie' about supporting a key element of the changes. Miatta Fahnbulleh made the original remarks to a journalists' event in Westminster, referring to an 'awkward' Sky News interview in which she repeatedly refused to say she was in favour of plans to make foreign workers wait 15 years for permanent residency.
Energy Secretary Clarifies Support for Migration Policy
UKPulse News DeskMiatta Fahnbulleh has clarified her stance on the government's migration policy, stating that she fully supports Shabana Mahmood's plans to make foreign workers wait 15 years for permanent residency.
- Fahnbulleh initially joked about not being able to 'lie' about supporting the changes
- She later clarified her position on social media, stating that she fully supports the government's migration reform
Why this matters: The clarification represents a twist in the cabinet split over the issue of migration changes
What this means for you: This development may have implications for foreign workers and their families who are affected by the government's migration reform plans.