Andy Burnham hit with 'Brexit chaos' as aide rows back on PM's EU comments

Andy Burnham’s comments prompted debate about a possible future referendum on freedom of movement, while Downing Street said he was not advocating a return to it.

• Burnham called for an “honest conversation” about freedom of movement as part of a possible EU relationship and said any return would require a referendum.· 1 source
• A No 10 spokesperson said the Prime Minister was not proposing a return to freedom of movement or leaning toward a particular option.· 1 source
• The article says Burnham had previously discussed options including closer EU ties or remaining as the UK was, and that immediate action was ruled out.· 1 source