Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU
Former UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly stated that Britain's future lies within the European Union, criticizing the impact of Brexit. While the current Labour government has not officially shifted its policy, the comments signal a growing debate over the UK's long-term relationship with Europe.
Why it matters
This marks a significant shift in political discourse, as a high-profile figure openly challenges the current consensus on the UK's post-Brexit status.
Image source, Reuters By Nick Eardley , Political correspondent and Toby Mann Published 17 minutes ago Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued the UK's future should be inside the EU, and that Brexit has made the country "poorer, weaker and less secure".
In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Reeves said she welcomed debate around the UK's relationship with Europe.
At the last election, Labour's manifesto said a Labour government would stay outside the EU and make Brexit work.
But Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said there needs to be an honest discussion about what the future relationship looks like.
The Conservatives have said there is no desire to rerun the Brexit debate and Reform UK's Nigel Farage has said there is no mandate to pursue closer EU ties.
Labour's 2024 election manifesto ruled out a return of free movement, single market membership or a customs union.
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