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UK PM Burnham opens door to EU free movement return
Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the Sunday Times that readopting EU free-movement rules should not be a red line in talks, calling for a factual, evidence-based debate.
Why it matters
Ending free movement with the EU was one of the defining consequences of Brexit and remains one of the most sensitive issues in British politics. The prime minister saying it can be discussed opens new room in the UK-EU relationship.
Full report
According to Reuters on 25 October, Burnham told the Sunday Times that the nature of immigration into Britain has changed since Brexit, with more foreigners moving permanently rather than returning to their home countries.
He said there must be a very factual, evidence-based debate about whether to readopt EU free-movement rules, and made clear that staying out of free movement would not be a red line for talks.
The report describes it as his most open stance on the issue to date. He announced no policy change and gave no timetable, so it remains a softening of position rather than a policy reversal.
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