U.K. PM Burnham says he is open to discussing EU free movement

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to discussing a return to EU freedom of movement rules to boost the British economy. He also alleged that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in post-Brexit UK-EU relations and highlights ongoing political debates regarding the economic impact of leaving the bloc.
U.K. PM Burnham says he is open to discussing EU free movement left Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham. File AP AP https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fvsmru/article71624425.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/Britain_Politics__6874.jpg TEMILADE ADELAJA Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham speaks during the inaugural Wildfires '27 Resilience Summit on strengthening community preparedness, at the National Resilience Centre of Excellence, in Aintree, England, Friday Oct. 23, 2026. (Temilade Adelaja/Pool Photo via AP) Andy Burnham — who is trying to find ways to speed up Britain’s economy is due to meet top EU officials for a summit on November 20 LONDON British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wants a discussion about returning to the European Union’s freedom of movement rules for workers, a key issue in the 2016 Brexit referendum which led to Britain leaving the bloc. Building on previous comments about the need to rethink ties with Brussels, Mr.
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