Burnham call for debate on free movement with EU draws mixed Labour response
Angela Rayner backs PM’s plea for ‘honest discussion’ but MPs in heavily pro-Brexit seats may be more cautious Andy Burnham’s call for the UK to consider a…
The Guardian reports: Angela Rayner backs PM’s plea for ‘honest discussion’ but MPs in heavily pro-Brexit seats may be more cautious Andy 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.
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