UK and EU officials to discuss freedom of movement
Summary
UK and EU officials are expected to discuss future options for their relationship, including freedom of movement, before an EU summit on 20 November. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the government has made no assumptions about the long-term relationship, while Downing Street says its immediate focus is deals on areas such as food and youth mobility.Key Facts
- Officials from the UK and EU are expected to discuss a range of future relationship options before the 20 November summit.
- Reynolds said officials would discuss possible future options, but current talks focus on food and drink, electricity, and emissions trading.
- Downing Street says the government's immediate priority is securing new agreements in areas including food and youth mobility.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Labour will not return to freedom of movement, the EU single market, or the customs union during the current parliamentary session.
- Freedom of movement allows EU citizens to travel, live, study, and work in any EU member country.
- Andy Burnham has called for an honest discussion about returning to freedom of movement and has left open the possibility of a referendum.
- Labour MP Melanie Onn warned that discussing changes beyond Labour's 2024 manifesto could undermine public trust.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Burnham has no mandate to negotiate with the EU and called for the prime minister to present proposals at a general election.
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