Politics
Burnham open to 'honest discussion' on EU free movement
October 25, 2026 at 01:25 AM
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will seek an "honest discussion" about restoring free movement with the EU, while ruling out the euro and Schengen.
- Burnham told the Sunday Times he would welcome an "honest discussion" on returning to free movement with the EU.
- He said he could not see himself recommending joining the euro or the Schengen passport-free zone.
- Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said the British people voted to end free movement and there can be "no return to it."
- Reform UK's Nigel Farage called the comments a "total betrayal" of Brexit voters, saying he would "fight this dishonesty."

