News,·25 Oct 2026,·36 mins

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The Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would welcome an "honest discussion" about the prospect of returning to free movement between the UK and European Union.

In an interview with the Sunday Times political editor Ben Riley-Smith, he said a new relationship with Brussels could also include full EU membership or joining the single market.

Ben is in the studio to talk about what the PM told him, along with Laura, Paddy and Joe Pike.

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