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Burnham’s push to reopen free movement talks with the EU splits Labour, gaining cabinet support but risking backlash from pro-Brexit MPs.
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Burnham call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response
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Angela Rayner backs PM’s plea for ‘honest discussion’ but MPs in heavily pro-Brexit seats may be more cautiousAndy Burnham’s call for the UK to consider a return to free movement with Europe has been backed by senior cabinet ministers including Angela Rayner but risks causing concern among fellow red wall MPs.The prime minister made his plea for an “honest discussion” about free 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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