Burnham’s only path to election victory is through reversing Brexit and pledging to rejoin the EU, research reveals

New YouGov polling suggests that Andy Burnham's best path to electoral success involves a commitment to reversing Brexit and rejoining the EU. The research indicates such a pledge could secure Labour a working majority in the next election.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political tension surrounding Brexit and its potential influence on future UK electoral strategies.
As Andy Burnham refuses to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, new YouGov polling for Best for Britain suggests he has no choice but to make the commitment if he wants to remain prime minister
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