Andy Burnham has suggested bringing back freedom of movement, which was a core issue in the Brexit vote.
The Prime Minister stated that he aims to hold an honest discussion regarding free movement and tighter connections with the European Union.
His plan begins with an EU summit to negotiate an improved agreement following the departure from the bloc.
He remains bound by Labour's 2024 manifesto pledges, which ruled out any return to the single market, customs union, and freedom of movement.
Yet, this stance might shift if Mr Burnham wins an election and heads back to Downing Street holding his own mandate.
According to Nigel Farage, the policy could allow 450 million individuals to arrive and undercut British workers.
Kemi Badenoch remarked that the statement illustrates Mr Burnham's tendency to speak before thinking.
After previously informing voters in Makerfield that he wished to avoid relitigating Brexit, this proposal has sparked fresh debate.
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