Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
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Key context: <p>Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November</p><p>Andy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc.</p><p>The prime minister has been open about his desire to revisit the relationship between Britain and Brussels. He has said a new deal could mean the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/sep/30/andy-burnham-uk-could-go-all-the-way-rejoining-eu">UK goes “all the way”</a> and rejoins the EU.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/25/andy-burnham-says-he-wants-honest-discussion-about-freedom-of-movement-with-eu">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in NovemberAndy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc.The prime minister has been open about his desire to revisit the relationship between Britain and Brussels. He has said a new deal could mean the UK goes “all the way” and rejoins the EU. Continue reading...
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