Labour Party divided: How Andy Burnham blasted freedom of movement amid immigration row

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THE LABOUR PARTY is divided over the issue of freedom of movement as Jeremy Corbyn refuses to confirm whether his party would continue the policy after Brexit – but uncovered footage of top Labour figure Andy Burnham reveals he insisted it drives wages down.

policy is to “maintain and extend free movement rights”, which was voted for at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. While the policy is whole-heartedly backed by Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott, it was attacked by Unite leader Len McCluskey last week.Mr McCluskey told The Guardian: “It’s wrong in my view to have any greater free movement of labour unless you get stricter labour market regulation.

 

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