PoliticsBurnham’s call to debate EU free movement draws mixed Labour response

Angela Rayner backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s call for an “honest discussion” about possibly restoring free movement with Europe, while Labour MPs in strongly pro-Brexit constituencies may be wary. Some ministers want closer EU ties to boost growth; the Conservatives and Reform UK criticized reopening the debate.

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