Burnham signals he will fight next election on platform of taking Britain back into Europe - and ministers will have to back free movement to keep their jobs
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The Prime Minister indicated he may run in the next election on a platform to bring Britain back into Europe. He stated that ministers would need to support free movement to keep their positions. This change will not happen in the current parliament, which ends by July 2029. However, he did not rule out the move if Labour retains power after the next election.
The PM ruled out making the seismic change in this parliament - which is due to end in July 2029 at the latest. But he pointedly refused to rule it out after an election if Labour retains power.