Henry Zeffman: Why Shabana Mahmood's appointment could mean harder line on immigration

Shabana Mahmood's appointment as the new shadow home secretary could signal a potential shift in the Labour party's stance on immigration. Mahmood, a former shadow financial secretary, replaces Nick Thomas-Symonds in the role. The article suggests that Mahmood's appointment could lead to a harder line on immigration within the Labour party. This is based on her previous comments, which have been interpreted as being more critical of immigration compared to her predecessor. The article also notes that Mahmood's move to the Home Office is the most significant change resulting from last week's reshuffle of the Labour party's shadow cabinet. However, the article does not provide further details on the potential policy implications of this change or Mahmood's specific views on immigration. Overall, the article suggests that Mahmood's appointment could signal a shift in the Labour party's approach to immigration, but the extent and nature of this potential shift are not clearly specified.