Andy Burnham On Free Movement Debate
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- David HughesEvening Standard
- Joshua HainingDaily Mail
- Patrick DalyThe Guardian
- Rowena Mason Whitehall editorThe Guardian
- Jason GrovesDaily Mail
- Greg HefferDaily Mail
- Nina LloydEvening Standard
- Becky MortonBBC
- Jack FenwickBBC
- Helen CorbettEvening Standard
- Aletha Adu Political correspondentThe Guardian
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Andy Burnham On Free Movement Debate. (2026, October 27). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/104666
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The issue of migration was one of the dominant factors during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.
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The prime minister has previously committed to the red lines in Labour’s 2024 election manifesto, which ruled out the return of free movement, single market membership or a customs union.
Mr Burnham will meet with the European Union's chiefs at a summit in Brussels on November 20.
The concept of free movement was that British and EU citizens could move freely within the bloc, which also shared a single market for goods and services.
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.
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Andy Burnham touts possible return to free movement between UK and EU as he says he wants 'honest discussion'
How it changed
- 24 Oct
The issue of migration was one of the dominant factors during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.
- 25 Oct
Stella Creasy, a Labour MP and the chair of the Labour Movement for Europe, said Burnham was right that the UK was “long overdue for a grownup conversation about what EU freedom of movement actually means to our supply chains and for jobs for British citizens”.
- 26 Oct
Mr Burnham will meet EU chiefs including European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for a key summit in Brussels on November 20 as he seeks to strike a better deal with the bloc.
- 27 Oct
Asked if free movement could be revived without a referendum, Mr Burnham said: 'No.'
Coverage 13 articles
27 Oct PM's new foot in mouth Brexit blunder: Two weeks after climbdown over Russia and referendum, No10 spokesman has to row back on Burnham's freedom of movement comments
Daily Mail
26 Oct No10 clarifies Burnham’s stance on Brexit after he hinted at return to freedom of movement
The Guardian
26 Oct Burnham ‘not leaning either way’ on future ties with EU, No 10 says
Evening Standard
26 Oct Burnham leaves door open to referendum on EU free movement
BBC
26 Oct Burnham rules out rejoining EU within this Parliament
Evening Standard- 26 Oct Could A Major Part Of Brexit Be Reversed?
BBC 
25 Oct Burnham 'betrays British workers and jobless youngsters' by raising the spectre of free movement with the EU
Daily Mail
25 Oct DAILY MAIL COMMENT: No one voted for a return to this toxic Brexit psychodrama
Daily Mail- 25 Oct Could A Major Part Of Brexit Be Reversed?
BBC 
25 Oct Burnham call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response
The Guardian
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24 Oct Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
The Guardian
24 Oct Andy Burnham touts possible return to free movement between UK and EU as he says he wants 'honest discussion'
Daily Mail
24 Oct Burnham: Time for ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU
Evening Standard
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