UK officials discussing free movement with EU ahead of summit, says Reynolds

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Key context: <p>Business secretary says focus for November summit will be trade and youth mobility, but talks will also include ‘future options for relationship’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2026/oct/27/budget-burnham-healey-everday-fixes-gherkins-conservatives-miliband-carers-latest-news-updates">UK politics live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>British officials have begun discussions with the EU about a long-term relationship that could include a return to free movement, the business secretary has said, promising the British people “are the boss” when it comes to what the UK will accept.</p><p>Jonathan Reynolds said the focus for British negotiations was the EU summit in November to seal an agreement to ease some trading restrictions and a youth mobility deal. But he said that the prime minister, Andy Burnham, had made it clear he wanted to see a long-term and stable relationship with the bloc.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/27/uk-eu-relationship-talks-summit-free-movement-jonathan-reynolds">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.