Burnham backs away from EU free-movement referendum idea
By The BriefBrief
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he wants Britain to rejoin the EU in his lifetime and to start a conversation about future relationship options. He stressed he would not get ahead of public opinion, backed away from the idea of a referendum on accepting EU free movement and ruled out a push to rejoin during the current parliament.
WHO:British Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT:Burnham said he wants Britain to rejoin the EU in his lifetime but backed away from the idea of a referendum on EU free movement.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 9:21 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Burnham said he would not get ahead of public opinion.
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