Diplomacy
UK PM Burnham Open to Discussing Return to EU Freedom of Movement
Al Jazeera · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on Al Jazeera
AI SUMMARY
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for an honest discussion about potentially returning to the European Union's freedom of movement rules as part of a broader reset in relations with Brussels.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he wants to discuss Britain returning to the European Union's freedom of movement rules for workers.
- Burnham told The Sunday Times that pre-Brexit EU migration presented challenges but offered a revolving-door pattern that was less difficult than current systems.
- Long-term net migration to the UK fell to 171,000 in 2025 from 331,000 a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics.
- Burnham suggested freedom of movement could be considered alongside data sharing and migration collaboration like Eurodac during a broader reset with the EU.
- Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, criticized Burnham's comments as a total betrayal of Brexit Britain.
- Burnham previously stated at the Labour Party conference that Brexit had done more harm than good.
- The UK prime minister is scheduled to meet top EU officials for a summit on November 20.
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