Why the UK’s toughest immigration voices are often politicians of colour

Parveen  Akhtar

Why the UK’s toughest immigration voices are often politicians of colour

Parveen Akhtar

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Abstract

From Sajid Javid to Shabana Mahmood, ethnic minority politicians have increasingly fronted restrictive border policies, revealing how race and political legitimacy intersect in the UK’s immigration debate.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Al Jazeera
Publication status	Published - 30 Jan 2026

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Why the UK’s toughest immigration voices are often politicians of colour

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