Andy Burnham's latest proposal would undo biggest democratic vote in British history

Andy Burnham's latest proposal would undo biggest democratic vote in British history OPINION - JONATHAN SAXTY: Looking at chaos in Paris, Brussels and Milan, is this really what you or the country wants Prime Minister? Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments OPINION By Jonathan Saxty – Political Commentator 09:23, Mon, Oct 26, 2026 Updated: 09:30, Mon, Oct 26, 2026 If Andy Burnham thinks return of free moment will delight Red Wall he's another thing coming (Image: Getty) The PM is very much open to reintroducing freedom of movement between Britain and the entire EU. The man who reckons he's stopping the boats – even though more illegals are coming in under Andy Burnham than Keir Starmer – now wants to flood your towns with EU migrants, mostly new arrivals from Asia and Africa. Looking at the scenes in Paris, Brussels and Milan: is this honestly what you want? Especially those of you in the Red Wall who might be tempted to give Burnham the benefit of the doubt. It strikes me he takes those Brexit voting districts in the North and Midlands for granted. Burnham thinks these folks will lap up his small beer announcements. Sure, bus passes and nuisance rail passengers are issues. But not compared to lawless cities and open borders. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Now the PM wants to undo Brexit, the biggest democratic vote in British history, without so much as a consultation. Already households with foreign nationals took nearly £12billion in Universal Credit payments last year – the majority EU nationals. Our public services, finances and culture are already overwhelmed. Now Burnham wants to make a bad situation ten times worse. This time around, by the way, it won't be plucky Poles coming over. More likely it will be new arrivals to France and Germany. Get the latest politics news - straight from our team in Westminster and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Who needs a rubber dinghy when you could just land at Heathrow? This reality tv PM has proven himself hopelessly out of his depth in his first hundred days. Small beer policies aside, there is simply no money for all his gimmicks. The rich will just up sticks and go! Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT This is a continuity government from the earlier Tory regime, the same weak criminal justice system, the same open border, the same high taxes and the same broken promises. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The Red Wall voted to leave Brussels behind. Burnham cannot be allowed to ruin our country further with an irresponsible open-door policy with a sclerotic dying bloc like the EU. Should the UK return to freedom of movement with the EU? This is how Nigel Farage can save UK's economy as Reform UK unveils Budget Brexit News Migrant Crisis Andy Burnham Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments