- 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.
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