Will Britain return to the European Union? ?
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the possibility of restoring freedom of movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, a potential shift in London's stance on Brexit. Options include rejoining the single market or customs union, up to full membership. Burnham called for a realistic, evidence-based debate on immigration.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to the possibility of restoring freedom of movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union, a potential shift in London's stance on one of the most prominent Brexit issues. The options Burnham proposed include rejoining the European single market or customs union, up to the possibility of restoring full membership in the European Union. Burnham called for a realistic, evidence-based debate on immigration and the future relationship with Europe, noting that migration patterns have changed since Brexit, with an increase in the number of arrivals who settle permanently compared to earlier periods when some European migrants moved for work before returning to their countries. The newspaper explained that Burnham does not consider staying outside the European freedom of movement system a non-negotiable condition, leaving the door open for exploring broader options to develop relations between London and Brussels. His statements come at a time when the British government is seeking to reshape its relations with the European Union.