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Jonathan Reynolds
- UK Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says officials discussing long-term EU ties, with free movement among options
Britain's business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Tuesday, Oct 27, that UK officials have begun discussing a long-term relationship with the EU, and that options could include restoring free movement of people, though the British public 'are the boss'. He said the immediate focus is November's UK-EU summit, where agreements easing some trade restrictions and a youth mobility deal are due to be signed, including a food and drink agreement and arrangements on emissions trading. He said the prime minister wants a long-term, stable relationship with the EU and will set out the trade-offs after the summit.
Oct 28, 2026 Morning