https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-10-appears-to-backtrack-on-pm-s-freedom-of-movement-referendum-suggestionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-10-appears-to-backtrack-on-pm-s-freedom-of-movement-referendum-suggestionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/no-10-appears-to-backtrack-on-pm-s-freedom-of-movement-referendum-suggestion#u164986Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:15:29 +0000Downing Street appeared to backtrack on Prime Minister Andy Burnham's suggestion that restoring freedom of movement with the European Union would require another public vote. The clarification follows a series of weekend media interviews where Burnham fueled speculation about the future UK-EU relationship ahead of an upcoming summit in Brussels. Burnham insisted there was no confusion regarding his Brexit position, stating it was his responsibility to improve the existing Brexit deal. Meanwhile, UK and European Union officials are preparing to discuss a range of options for the future bil