No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekend The Guardian - UK · 2h ago
Andy Burnham has maintained the public’s approval through his first 100 days as the UK’s PM – that’s unheard of these days In his first 100 days in office, Andy Burnham has challenged the economic consensus shared by UK governments in recent decades and set up a prime ministerial office outside London with a remit to rewire the state and devolve power. He has also reopened the debate on Brexit and set… The Conversation · 3h ago
What would freedom of movement mean for the UK in 2026? The prime minister has said previously that Brexit has caused “more harm than good” The Independent UK · 6h ago
Burnham: Brexit is to blame for Britain’s small boats crisis The prime minister said he did not think ‘things have worked out as people said they would at the time’ The Independent UK · 8h ago
Andy Burnham rules out return to EU freedom of movement without referendum ANDY Burnham has said he would not return the UK to EU freedom-of-movement rules without a referendum, saying he will “never move ahead of the British public when it comes to Brexit” The National (Scotland) · 10h ago
No 10 plays down UK joining EU single market after Burnham suggests referendum would be needed – as it happened The prime minister previously said that he wanted a debate on how Britain can establish a closer relationship The Guardian - UK · 11h ago
I want to see the UK rejoin the EU in my lifetime, Burnham says PM suggested this weekend that a return to freedom of movement could be in Labour’s next election manifesto The Independent UK · 11h ago
Andy Burnham leaves open UK rejoining EU from 2030 as he slams Brexit for loss of border controls ‘We got a harder Brexit than was proposed in the referendum campaign. It's weakened our economy, weakened our control of immigration,’ says the PM Evening Standard · 12h ago
Voices: A truly honest discussion about EU migration will be Burnham’s biggest challenge THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Brexit hasn’t helped Neets or reduced immigration, but making the case for freedom of movement will be a political hurdle The Independent UK · Oct 25
Cabinet ministers back Burnham’s call for debate on return to free movement with EU PM’s plea supported by Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and business leaders, while some ‘red wall’ MPs voice concern The Guardian - UK · Oct 25
Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit Andy Burnham admitted he is considering allowing freedom of movement, as pro-EU groups warn Brexit has left a black hole of up to £240bn in economic growth The Independent UK · Oct 25
Rayner: Nothing off table in Burnham’s talks with European Union Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants an ‘evidence-based debate’ about a possible return to freedom of movement between the UK and EU. Evening Standard · Oct 25
Andy Burnham says he wants ‘honest discussion’ about freedom of movement with EU Prime minister is considering different options for new relationship with Brussels ahead of summit in November The Guardian - UK · Oct 24
The Independent UK · Oct 24 Andy Burnham: Time for honest discussion about freedom of movement between UK and EU Prime minister says it is time for ‘evidence-based debate’ about what a new relationship with the EU would look like
The Conversation · Oct 23 For Andy Burnham, getting closer to the EU could prove as tricky as exiting it – an expert explains Andy Burnham has reopened a debate that successive UK prime ministers tried to settle. But the history of Brexit suggests that getting closer to the European Union may prove just as difficult as leaving it.
Evening Standard · Oct 21 Sadiq Khan makes strongest call yet for Britain to rejoin EU: 'It must be our destination' London Mayor stresses closer ties to Europe are more vital than ever as Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine rages on
The Conversation · Oct 21 The new battleground: the UK’s disinformation centre faces threats on multiple fronts Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently announced the creation of a National Centre for Information Defence that will disrupt disinformation campaigns by states hostile to the UK. The centre will bring together security services, police, tech firms and government departments.
The Independent UK · Oct 19 How Brexit and circumstance set up ‘special game’ for Andoni Iraola and his former assistant Inigo Perez previously worked with the Liverpool boss but was denied a working visa in England and will now take on his fellow Spaniard in the Champions League as Villarreal’s head coach
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 We need to stop disinformation in UK political adverts. Here’s a chance to do so Letters: Alex Tait on a proposed amendment to the representation of the people bill, and Dr Joseph Mullen on Russian interference in the Brexit referendum
Evening Standard · Oct 19 Ditch Brexit to face challenges from Russia, China and the US, Andy Burnham urged by new report Rejoin EU to undo Brexit’s political harm to Britain, says IPPR think tank
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 Farage claim that £5m was reward for Brexit was ‘not press office line’, close aide says Exclusive: Undercover footage of Dan Jukes raises fresh questions about Reform leader’s statement that £5m gift was for security
The Guardian - UK · Oct 19 Shall we have another EU referendum? Maybe – but not yet We saw last time what reckless reliance on close polling led to. The omertà on rejoining has now been broken, but it would be folly to move too soon, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
The Times of India · Oct 19 British man told no action needed after Brexit, now hides in caravan to fight deportation from Sweden Mark Smith, who moved to Sweden seeking a better life, is now facing possible deportation. After being misinformed about Brexit residency requirements, he and his wife now live in hiding. The couple's application for residency was denied on grounds of not being married at the time. There are broader concerns…
The Independent UK · Oct 18 UK must rejoin EU to combat growing threat from Russia and Trump, Burnham warned IPPR urge Labour leader to ‘stop talking about Brexit’