UK officials discussing free movement with EU ahead of summit, says Reynolds

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British officials have begun discussions with the EU about a long-term relationship that could include a return to free movement, the business secretary has said, promising the British people “are the boss” when it comes to what the UK will accept.

Jonathan Reynolds said the focus for British negotiations was the EU summit in November to seal an agreement to ease some trading restrictions and a youth mobility deal. But he said that the prime minister, Andy Burnham, had made it clear he wanted to see a long-term and stable relationship with the bloc.