No 10 is forced to clarify Burnham's free movement stance as Shabana Mahmood tells MPs it is 'not settled policy'
A crowded migrant dinghy buckling under the swell in the Channel, as Andy Burnham argues Brexit left Britain with weaker control of its borders.Andy Burnham blamed Brexit for weakening control of immigration and for Britain's inability to return small boats migrants, as he prepares to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on 20…
Andy Burnham admitted Britain has 'lost immigration control' since Brexit, then said 'no' when asked whether he would bring back free movement without a referendum. His Downing Street spokeswoman insisted he is 'not leaning either way' and denied any backtracking. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the Commons that cherry-picking is not honest debate. Burnham ruled out rejoining the EU this Parliament.
No 10 said it is 'not at that stage yet' on whether voters get a referendum.
Sir Sadiq Khan declared rejoining the EU 'inevitable' after Burnham opened the door.
Sir Jeremy Hunt branded Labour's rejoin talk a 'mirage' hiding economic failure.
