Burnham insists 'no confusion at all' over his Brexit position
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has denied there is confusion regarding his Brexit stance, asserting that his government remains committed to the manifesto pledges made during the election. Despite accusations from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, Burnham insists he will not seek to re-run the Brexit debate or alter freedom of movement rules.
Why it matters
The exchange underscores the ongoing political sensitivity of Brexit-related policies and the pressure on the current administration to maintain consistency.
Image source, Press Association Image caption, Prime Minister's Questions focused on Andy Burnham's Brexit stance
Andy Burnham has insisted there is "no confusion" over his position on the European Union, as he criticised the UK's current deal with the bloc.
The prime minister said it was his "responsibility" to improve the deal, which was ratified in 2020, at a summit in Brussels next month.
He denied he had shifted his stance since the Makerfield by-election when he promised not to "re-run" the Brexit debate . Earlier this week, he suggested he could call a referendum on the UK returning to EU freedom of movement, before No10 appeared to backtrack .
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused him during Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday of failing to "respect" the 2016 Brexit vote.
Badenoch said Burnham had created confusion and asked if he wanted a referendum on rejoining the EU.
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