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Video. UK's Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on EU free movement

Updated: 25/10/2026 - 15:20 GMT+1

Ahead of next month's UK-EU summit, Burnham said he favours an 'honest discussion' about the divisive issue of re-adapting free movement between the UK and the EU. But in an interview in London Sunday Times, he ruled out ever joining the Schengen zone or adopting the Euro.

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