Andy Burnham wants "honest discussion" over EU freedom of movement return

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

60% : " Mr Burnham will meet the European Union's chiefs at a summit on November 20 in Brussels.
58% : " Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said: "Andy Burnham knows full well that a return to EU free movement would mean handing back control of our borders and allowing uncontrolled migration from across Europe.
55% : The issue of migration was one of the dominant factors during the 2016 Brexit referendum campaign.
55% : But he suggested the type of migration experienced during the years of EU membership was different from the challenges faced now.
52% : He is also deluded to say immigration was different when we were members of the EU.
45% : The PM said he wants to discuss the idea - but the Conservatives and Reform have slammed the 'Brexit betrayal' The Prime Minister has previously committed to the red lines in Labour's 2024 election manifesto - which ruled out the return of free movement, single market membership or a customs union - suggesting any fundamental change in the relationship would have to wait until after a general election.
40% : " Nigel Farage said the comments were a betrayal of voters who backed Brexit, including in Mr Burnham's Makerfield constituency.
30% : The Reform UK leader said: "This is a total betrayal of Brexit Britain and his Makerfield pitch.

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