Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has criticized the previous Conservative government's Brexit deal, labeling it 'harder' than what was promised during the 2016 referendum. He has instructed his cabinet to refrain from public speculation on future EU relations while his government conducts a formal review.
Why it matters
The statement signals a potential shift in UK-EU relations under the new administration, highlighting ongoing political friction regarding the legacy of Brexit.
Brexit was the main subject of Andy Burnham’s exchanges with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions today. Brexit was the main subject of Andy Burnham’s exchanges with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch at prime minister’s questions today. Politics Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham Prime minister warns cabinet not to express opinions about future relationship with Brussels before review of options
Prefer the Guardian on Google Andy Burnham has warned ministers not to express their opinions about how the government should approach Brexit, as he argued that the Conservatives’ deal with Brussels had been more extreme than that promised in the 2016 referendum.
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