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Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU

Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November

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Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU

Andy Burnham says he wants an “honest discussion” with the British public about the possibility of a return to free movement between the UK and the EU as part of his plans for a new relationship with the bloc.

The prime minister has been open about his desire to revisit the relationship between Britain and Brussels. He has said a new deal could mean the UK goes “all the way” and rejoins the EU.

Source: The Guardian ↗

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