Andy Burnham’s Brexit Intervention Puts No 10 on the Back Foot Over Freedom of Movement

Emma Richardson, Deputy Political Editor
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Downing Street appeared to backtrack on Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s suggestion that another referendum on the EU’s freedom of movement could be explored, after the Labour leader and health secretary said he would not back such a move. Asked by broadcasters whether he could introduce freedom of movement without a referendum, Mr Burnham

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Emma Richardson brings nine years of political journalism experience to her role as Deputy Political Editor. She specializes in policy analysis, party strategy, and electoral politics, with particular expertise in Labour and trade union affairs. A graduate of Oxford's PPE program, she previously worked at The New Statesman and Channel 4 News.
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