Burnham denies free movement proposal

The prime minister told ITV he has not proposed freedom of movement returning in talks with the EU, despite speculation about the UK's future relationship.

“I have not proposed freedom of movement coming back”

Public will decide EU future

Burnham said the British people must lead any decision about the UK's long-term relationship with Europe, and he will not run ahead of public opinion.

“The public need to be the boss when it comes to whatever happens with Brexit”

Honest discussion on immigration needed

Burnham said he wants to discuss how immigration has changed since Brexit, noting that temporary European migration has been replaced by longer-term settlement from elsewhere.

“I do believe that we should have an honest discussion with people about how immigration has changed since the Brexit vote”

Manifesto red lines remain

For this parliament, Burnham is committed to Labour's manifesto red lines, which rule out returning to the customs union, single market or free movement.

Mahmood backs manifesto commitment

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said she wants to abide by Labour's manifesto, which ruled out free movement, and will not indulge speculation about its return.

“What I am keen on is abiding by our manifesto”

EU summit to cement partial deals

Burnham said the EU summit in November will cement a deal on food and drink, emissions trading and a youth mobility deal, with broader discussions to follow.

UK prepared to spend on student access

The Guardian reported UK ministers were prepared to spend as much as four hundred fifty million pounds a year to give EU students discounted university fees in exchange for access to the Made in Europe…