Andy Burnham: “It is time to face up to the reality that Brexit has done more harm than good”

She asked me what I’m waiting for – I’ve had to wait for the Government process, which was struck down by the courts under the Conservative government, to be fixed because they messed it up, and we inherited that situation.

I hope he would recognise that they are coming down. Removals are up. There is much more to be done, but there is clearly progress in the right direction.

They did not raise those issues with me.

Can I start by recognising it’s been a hard time for him and his family. There’s a lot we disagree on, but I defend his right to say it, and I will work hard to secure his safety.