Burnham denies proposing return to free movement in talks with EU

Andy Burnham clarified he did not propose reinstating free movement in UK-EU discussions, emphasizing that future decisions should reflect public opinion. Senior ministers, including Shabana Mahmood, reiterated Labour's manifesto commitment against free movement. Burnham highlighted changes in migration patterns post-Brexit, noting a shift from temporary European migrants to longer-term settlers from other regions. The Prime Minister mentioned upcoming EU negotiations, including potential deals on food and youth mobility. Mahmood acknowledged the challenges of managing migration since Brexit, while immigration minister Anna Turley focused on improving job access for young Britons and controlling illegal migration.