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UK PM rules out EU free movement without referendum

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Andy Burnham, the British Prime Minister, has stated that the UK will not rejoin the EU's freedom of movement rules without a public referendum. This stance comes after his recent suggestion for an "honest discussion" about re-establishing freedom of movement, which had sparked speculation about a closer relationship with Brussels. Burnham also indicated that the UK would not rejoin the EU within the current parliamentary term. AI

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UK PM rules out EU free movement without referendum

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    Burnham rules out UK return to EU free movement without referendum

    British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would not return the UK to EU freedom of movement rules without a referendum, after ruling out the prospect of Britain rejoining the bloc within this parliamentary term. It comes after his call at the weekend for an “honest discussi…

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