Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for an honest public debate regarding the potential return of freedom of movement between the UK and the EU. While he acknowledges the challenges of migration, he suggests that the nature of European migration has evolved, potentially opening the door for a new relationship with Brussels.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in UK foreign policy and post-Brexit strategy, challenging previous manifesto commitments regarding the UK's relationship with the European single market.
Andy Burnham said he believed the ‘balance of migration’ had changed in recent years. Andy Burnham said he believed the ‘balance of migration’ had changed in recent years. Andy Burnham Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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.
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