International Update

Debate between Andy Burnham and Jerome Mayhew

Monday 12th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

That is my intent, stated from this Dispatch Box. I hope that we can work with the hon. Lady and her colleagues to deliver what could be a very real change, felt by her constituents and many more.

[Jerome Mayhew (Broadland and Fakenham) (Con)]

For the fourth time of asking, in any negotiations with the EU, will the Prime Minister rule out a return to freedom of movement?

[The Prime Minister]

It is not on the table, and it is not up for discussion. I am sorry that that does not suit the hon. Gentleman’s political purpose.

May I clarify something, Mr Speaker? The National Farmers Union is waiting to see the terms of any deal, so it is neutral at the moment. I thought that I had better correct the record before the end of this statement.