Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
Summary
Andy Burnham, a UK politician, said the government should explore options to change the UK's relationship with the European Union, including possibly rejoining it. He wants to find a clear plan for the future, as he believes the current Brexit agreement has caused problems.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham suggested rejoining the EU as one option among others for the UK's future relationship with Europe.
- He said the current Brexit deal has caused more harm than good.
- Burnham aims to explore what is possible to fix relations with the EU.
- This comes after his recent speech promising to seek closer ties with the EU.
- His view differs from Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which supports making Brexit work without rejoining the customs union or single market.
- Burnham wants to present a 10-year economic plan and clarify the UK's EU relationship at a delayed EU summit later this year.
- Conservative politicians have criticized Burnham’s comments, accusing Labour of trying to reopen Brexit debates.
- Burnham mentioned options like staying as things are, joining a customs union, joining the single market, or fully rejoining the EU.
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