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Burnham’s push to debate EU free movement has split Labour, gaining cabinet support but alarming red wall MPs who fear losing Brexit-voting seats.
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Cabinet ministers back Burnham’s call for debate on return to free movement with EU
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PM’s plea supported by Angela Rayner, Ed Miliband and business leaders, while some ‘red wall’ MPs voice concernAndy Burnham’s call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by senior cabinet ministers but risked a rift with “red wall” Labour MPs, who say it could jeopardise Brexit-voting seats.The prime minister made his plea for an “honest discussion” about freedom of movement in an interview with the Sunday Times, making clear that staying out of it would no longer be a red line in talks with the EU. Continue reading...
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