Andy Burnham outlines EU and migration stance
The gist
UK prime minister Andy Burnham said he wants an "honest discussion" on EU free movement.
His stance departs from Labour's 2024 manifesto and faces Conservative opposition.
How it unfolded
- Oct 19, 2026Burnham made the comments in an interview with the Sunday Times.
- Oct 25, 2026Reports said Burnham is open to readopting EU free movement rules and wants an "honest discussion" on migration.
- Nov 20, 2026Burnham is due to meet EU leaders at a summit in Brussels, where he is expected to set out options for a reset of UK-EU relations.