No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement
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Key context: <p>Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekend</p><p>Downing Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freedom of movement with the EU after the prime minister said an “honest discussion” was needed on the issue.</p><p>Burnham fuelled speculation about a return to freedom of movement in an interview at the weekend, prompting questions about how close the UK could become to Brussels.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/26/andy-burnham-brexit-eu-freedom-of-movement">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekendDowning Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freedom of movement with the EU after the prime minister said an “honest discussion” was needed on the issue.Burnham fuelled speculation about a return to freedom of movement in an interview at the weekend, prompting questions about how close the UK could become to Brussels. Continue reading...
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