But, while in agreement with Labour's governing body, the National Executive
Committee, that Corbyn should be on the ballot
paper in the leadership contest, Smith nevertheless decided to resign and oppose his leader when a meeting between Corbyn and the so - called soft left of the shadow
cabinet, including shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy, led to rancour.
Major changes in immigration policy have historically been achieved through legislation and regulations, which would normally involve public consultation, task forces, discussion
papers,
committee hearings, and parliamentary debate, as well as consultation of regulations before approval by
Cabinet.