No10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement
Downing Street has clarified that Prime Minister Andy Burnham is not proposing a return to freedom of movement with the EU. The clarification follows speculation sparked by Burnham's comments regarding the UK's long-term relationship with Brussels.
Why it matters
The status of freedom of movement remains a highly sensitive political issue in post-Brexit UK, impacting trade and diplomatic relations.
Andy Burnham had indicated that staying out of free movement would no longer be a red line in discussions about a closer relationship with the EU. Photograph: Carlos Jasso/Pool AFP/AP Andy Burnham had indicated that staying out of free movement would no longer be a red line in discussions about a closer relationship with the EU. Photograph: Carlos Jasso/Pool AFP/AP Brexit No10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship and indicated he could fight next election on promise to rejoin EU
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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