https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-wants-to-discuss-a-return-to-eu-freedom-of-movementContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-wants-to-discuss-a-return-to-eu-freedom-of-movementhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-wants-to-discuss-a-return-to-eu-freedom-of-movement#u162182Thu, 29 Oct 2026 13:58:22 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he wants an honest, factual, and evidence-based debate about returning to the European Union's freedom of movement scheme. Ahead of a November summit with Brussels, Burnham said he is open to adopting EU free movement and would like the UK to rejoin the bloc in his lifetime, though he emphasized that voters are the bosses. Deputy Prime Minister Rayner backed the call for a debate and stated that voters would be asked to decide on the issue.Why it mattersThe remarks ignite a fresh debate over the UK relationship with Brussels and test political boundaries