Minister says he ‘won’t be intimidated’ by home secretary as public row escalates
Summary
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, wants the migration minister, Mike Tapp, to be fired after he wrote a newspaper article without permission. Tapp defended his actions on social media and said he will not be intimidated, while the prime minister has not yet decided to remove him. This disagreement shows tension in the government as a new administration prepares to take power soon.Key Facts
- Mike Tapp wrote an article in the Times supporting exemptions for overseas care workers from immigration rule changes.
- Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, said Tapp should be fired for writing the article without approval.
- Tapp posted on social media that he will not be intimidated and shared that he has been working on this policy for months.
- The prime minister has not made a decision about firing Tapp yet.
- Other government members think it is unwise for junior ministers to publicly share their views like this.
- Tapp’s article was seen as trying to claim credit for an idea from internal ministerial talks.
- The disagreement happens just before a new government, led by Andy Burnham, is expected to take office soon.
- A justice minister advised the Home Office to remain calm and address the issue internally.
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