Andy Burnham fails to rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto

September 22, 2026 • World • Guardian World • 1 min read

Summary

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is focused on improving trade relations with the European Union but did not rule out including Brexit reversal in the next Labour Party election plan. He plans to discuss concerns about EU laws that could affect UK businesses during a meeting with the European Commission president.

Key Facts

Andy Burnham is the UK Prime Minister and a member of the Labour Party.
He is meeting Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, to discuss UK-EU relations.
Burnham has not ruled out putting Brexit reversal in Labour’s next election manifesto but wants to prioritize better trade ties first.
Some ministers are worried progress on EU relations has slowed since Burnham took office.
The EU’s “made in Europe” law aims to limit China’s influence but may affect British industry and supply chains.
Burnham said he would share UK concerns about this law in a cooperative way.
The UK and many EU countries face similar challenges, especially in steel production.
Burnham warned that problems with the EU could damage important supply chains between the UK and Ireland.
At the UN, Burnham will speak about the effects of Brexit on UK democracy and warn against outside forces trying to influence politics.