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Rayner says PM considering all options on relationship with EU

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Rayner says PM considering all options on relationship with EU David Maddox Political Editor Sunday 25 October 2026 13:32 GMT Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Angela Rayner: UK should revisit its relationship with the EU Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated he is open to reconsidering the UK's relationship with the EU, including the potential reintroduction of freedom of movement. Housing Secretary Angela Rayner confirmed that nothing is off the table as the government seeks a pragmatic deal to boost trade and reduce economic friction with Brussels. Pro-EU research suggests Brexit has cost the UK up to £240bn in economic growth and created a £40bn annual shortfall in tax receipts ahead of the upcoming Budget. Political opponents, including Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK's Nigel Farage, condemned the stance as a betrayal of Brexit voters. Pro-EU campaigners and the Liberal Democrats welcomed the proposal, arguing that restoring freedom of movement and single market access would drive economic growth. In full Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit

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