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UK PM Andy Burnham Open to Free Movement with EU

Neha GuptaSource: bbc.co.uk

Sunday, October 25, 2026Updated 1d ago

UK PM Andy Burnham Open to Free Movement with EUSource: bbc.co.uk

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed willingness to discuss free movement between the UK and EU, citing a change in migration patterns and a need for an "honest conversation" about the issue. Burnham's comments come ahead of an EU summit, where he is expected to pitch options for a reset of relations with the bloc. The move is seen as a departure from Labour's 2024 election manifesto, which ruled out free movement.

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