UK officials discussing free movement with EU ahead of summit, says Reynolds
Summary
UK officials have begun discussing possible long-term arrangements with the EU, which could include free movement, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said. The immediate focus is a November summit on trade changes and a youth mobility deal; Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he will explain longer-term options and trade-offs afterward, with voters having a say.Key Facts
- Reynolds said officials are discussing possible future options for the UK-EU relationship.
- The November EU summit is expected to focus on easing some trading restrictions and agreeing a youth mobility deal.
- Proposed summit measures include agreements on food and drink and emissions trading.
- Burnham said he would set out the options for a long-term relationship after the summit and explain the trade-offs.
- Reynolds said voters would decide on any future changes, but he did not specify whether they would vote in an election or referendum.
- Labour MP Melanie Onn warned that reopening the debate could revive divisions over Brexit.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage criticized officials for discussing freedom of movement and said Burnham lacked a mandate for the debate.
- Burnham has said that rejoining the single market and accepting free movement could be included in a Labour manifesto, while fully rejoining the EU would require another referendum.
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