# Minister says Mahmood's migration policy will 'prolong integration'

A UK government minister has publicly criticised Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's approach to migration, warning it will delay rather than speed up the integration of newcomers. The intervention exposes divisions within the government over immigration policy, a politically sensitive issue that has driven recent electoral shifts in Britain.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/19/migration-energy-secretary-mahmood-fahnbulleh) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:35:17 GMT