Burnham says public should decide the UK’s future relationship with the EU

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 08:13 · Updated 08:31

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Andy Burnham said he had not proposed restoring EU freedom of movement and would not get ahead of public opinion on the UK’s future relationship with the bloc. He also said he wanted an honest discussion about changes to migration since Brexit.

Burnham said he had not proposed bringing back freedom of movement and that the public should decide the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
He called for an honest discussion about how migration from Europe had changed since Brexit, saying shorter-term migration had been replaced by more long-term settlement.
The government aims to pursue agreements on food and drink, emissions trading and youth mobility at a Brussels summit on November 20; Burnham said longer-term options would be explored afterward.

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Key facts

Burnham’s stated position: He said he had not proposed restoring freedom of movement.
Public role: He said the public should decide the UK’s future relationship with the EU.
Planned summit: November 20 in Brussels.
Agreements being pursued: Food and drink, emissions trading and a youth mobility scheme.