Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU could be an option
At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Burnham said the Conservative Brexit deal did more harm than good and will present options for UK‑EU ties at a summit later this year.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that seeking to rejoin the European Union could be one of the options his government will consider as it aims for a substantial change in the UK's relationship with the bloc.
Speaking at the annual Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Burnham criticised the Brexit deal negotiated by the Conservatives, arguing it "did more harm than good" and signalled a willingness to reopen the question of Britain’s long‑term ties with Europe.
Policy review and a forthcoming summit
Burnham told delegates that at the UK‑EU summit, which is due to take place later this year, he will set out his views on "different options for Britain's long-term relations with its European partners."
The comments mark a clear shift in tone from the current Conservative-era arrangement and indicate that the new government is prepared to weigh all possibilities, including closer integration with the EU, as it defines its foreign and trade strategy.
His statement is likely to trigger debate across the political spectrum in the United Kingdom as parties, businesses and voters assess the implications of reopening a discussion about the country's post-Brexit direction.
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