# Andy Burnham calls for ‘honest discussion’ on restoring free movement with EU

https://mins.news/en/item/114341

- The Guardian, 2026-10-24 23:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/25/andy-burnham-says-he-wants-honest-discussion-about-freedom-of-movement-with-eu

> Andy Burnham says the UK should have a factual, evidence-based discussion with the public about possibly restoring free movement with the EU. He plans to set out options for the relationship ahead of a November summit. Nigel Farage and the Conservative shadow home secretary, Chris Philp, criticized the prospect.

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