Starmer and Mahmood in stand-off over calls to sack immigration minister (opens original article in a new tab)

Immigration minister Mike Tapp faces calls for dismissal from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood over disagreements on settlement rules for foreign care workers, with Downing Street retaining Tapp in his position amid political tensions.

• Immigration minister Mike Tapp challenged Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plans to tighten settlement rules for foreign care workers.
• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called for Mike Tapp's dismissal over breaching the ministerial code and collective responsibility.
• Downing Street confirmed Mike Tapp remains in his post despite calls for his dismissal.
• The conflict occurs amid political turmoil with Andy Burnham as frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as Labour leader.