Andy Burnham risks igniting a Cabinet rift over EU migration as the Prime Minister was left “irritated” by John Healey’s comments over possibly rejoining the bloc.
The Prime Minister is prepared to throw Britain’s borders open to the EU to get the Government’s “reset” deal over the line, insiders told The i Paper.
However, such a move is likely to anger Shabana Mahmood, who was forced to water down her migration crackdown just days ago amid fury from the backbenches.
Mr Burnham, meanwhile, is said to have been left “irritated” by his Chancellor’s comments in which he cast doubt over Britain rejoining the EU in the coming years.
Speaking to Channel 4 News, Mr Healey said he did not “expect to see” a return to Brussels on the cards within his lifetime.
The comments came just days after the Prime Minister said he would like to see Britain become a member state again, but insisted he would “not move ahead of the public”.
Meanwhile, Brussels’ former chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, said Britain adopting the EU’s freedom of movement is “not negotiable” if it wishes to regain membership.
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