UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants 'honest discussion' on return to EU free movement

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said Britain should have an honest discussion about possibly restoring the European Union's free movement rule. He told British media that immigration has changed since Brexit and that people previously often came to Britain for a few years before returning home, meaning the so-called revolving door was not working anymore. Immigration was one of the main issues in the 2016 Brexit referendum when Britons voted to leave the EU. Burnham has committed to his predecessor Keir Starmer's election-winning manifesto which ruled out free movement with the EU as well as single market membership or a customs union. Any major change could therefore wait until after the next general election, expected in 2029. Burnham said he could not see himself recommending that Britain join the Euro or the Schengen area. He is due to meet EU leaders in Brussels on 20 November to discuss closer ties. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called his comments a total betrayal of Brexit Britain.