French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure has invited the UK to rejoin the European Union, citing the need for a united front against global threats. This follows comments from UK politician Andy Burnham regarding the potential for a new referendum on Brexit.
Why it matters
The invitation highlights ongoing geopolitical discussions regarding the UK's post-Brexit relationship with the EU and potential future integration.
Roland Lescure said he wanted the UK back in the EU to face emerging global threats together. Photograph: Mustafa Yalçın/Anadolu/Getty Images Roland Lescure said he wanted the UK back in the EU to face emerging global threats together. Photograph: Mustafa Yalçın/Anadolu/Getty Images Brexit French minister invites UK to ‘come all the way back’ to the EU Finance minister, Roland Lescure, welcomes Burnham’s pledge to explore closer ties with bloc
Prefer the Guardian on Google The French finance minister has invited the UK to “come all the way back” to the European Union after Andy Burnham raised the prospect of a new referendum to reverse Brexit.
Roland Lescure was speaking after the prime minister used his Labour conference speech to pledge that the government would explore closer ties with the bloc at a summit later this year.
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