Free movement has not been restored or proposed. Andy Burnham called for an honest, evidence-based discussion on 24 October 2026 and Angela Rayner backed it on…
Burnham told MPs on 12 October the summit would take place on 20 November. He wants to sign off food-standards and energy-market agreements. Nothing published says free…
In a Sunday Times interview he called for an honest, evidence-based discussion on free movement. He has not proposed restoring it and could not imagine recommending Sche…
She said the prime minister is seeking an honest conversation, that the government stays committed to its promise for this parliament, and that a future manifesto could…
He said we could stay as we are, and named a customs union, closer single-market ties and going all the way, as options for discussion.
He won the Makerfield by-election on 18 June, was acclaimed Labour leader on 17 July after Starmer announced his exit, and became PM on 20 July.
A Joint Statement, a Common Understanding and a Security and Defence Partnership, covering fishing access to 2038, an emissions trading link and youth mobility work.
Labour's manifesto ruled out rejoining the single market, the customs union and free movement. The government repeats it until the next general election.
Voters chose Leave by 51.9% to 48.1% in 2016. The UK left on 31 January 2020, and free movement ended when the transition expired on 31 December 2020.
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