British Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham is expected to back a proposal from the Home Office to tighten immigration procedures despite opposition from his own party, though he may tweak aspects to make it more palatable.

Burnham, who is expected to become the leader of the Labour Party and therefore the nation’s prime minister next week, signaled his approval for the plan prepared by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The plan has been opposed by approximately 80 Labour MPs who say the reforms are unfair and too demanding for those seeking to settle in the United Kingdom.