Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage clash on social media over migrant support programme in Greater Manchester
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Andrew Bardsley, Kirstie McCrum
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Summary
Andy Burnham and Nigel Farage clashed on social media over a Greater Manchester Combined Authority programme that allegedly provides housing and benefits support to migrants. Burnham accused Farage of being 'desperate' after the Reform UK leader claimed the programme was facilitating illegal immigrants' access to housing and benefits, referencing a Telegraph report.
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The politicians traded barbs on social media after the Reform leader Mr Farage alleged that a programme run by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority was facilitating illegal immigrants' access to housing and benefits.
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