Burnham denies proposing return to free movement in talks with EU
Summary
Andy Burnham denied proposing a return to free movement between the UK and EU, and said the public should guide decisions about the future relationship. UK ministers said Labour remains bound by its manifesto, which rules out free movement during this parliament, while the government plans further talks with the EU on a longer-term deal.Key Facts
- Burnham said he wanted an open discussion about how migration had changed since Brexit, but had not proposed restoring free movement.
- He said Labour’s manifesto commitments rule out returning to the EU customs union, single market or free movement during this parliament.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the government would abide by the manifesto and would not reopen free movement during this parliament.
- Mahmood said losing access to EU-wide databases had significantly affected the UK’s ability to manage migration.
- The prime minister said a November EU summit would focus on agreements covering food and drink, emissions trading and youth mobility.
- After the summit, the UK and EU are expected to discuss options for a stable, long-term relationship.
- Immigration minister Anna Turley said her priorities include helping young people into work, controlling migration and increasing removals.
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