UK's Burnham says he is open to discussing EU free movement
UK's PM Andy Burnham suggests revisiting EU free movement rules, amid challenges posed by pre-Brexit immigration.
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UK's PM Andy Burnham expresses openness to discussing EU free movement rules, following challenges from pre-Brexit immigration.
The UK's PM, Andy Burnham, thinks it might be a good idea to talk about letting EU workers come and go freely again. But he says it's complicated and might not be a good idea.
Analysis
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Key points
- UK's PM Andy Burnham suggests revisiting EU free movement rules
- Burnham acknowledges challenges from pre-Brexit immigration
- Burnham suggests considering options for Britain's relationship with the EU
- Former Conservative finance minister Jeremy Hunt opposes reopening the debate
- Burnham's openness to revisiting EU free movement rules comes as he prepares for a summit with top EU officials
An open discussion on EU free movement could lead to better immigration policies that benefit both the UK and EU workers.
If the UK decides to reopen the debate on EU free movement, it could cause problems for people who are trying to get off welfare and into work.
