# No 10 clarifies Burnham’s position on EU freedom of movement

https://mins.news/en/item/116303

- The Guardian, 2026-10-26 18:03 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/26/andy-burnham-brexit-eu-freedom-of-movement

> Downing Street said Andy Burnham was not proposing a return to EU freedom of movement or backing a specific option, but wanted public discussion of Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe. Burnham ruled out rejoining the EU during this parliament, while saying he would like to see it happen in his lifetime. He is due at the UK-EU summit on 20 November to seek a better deal.

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