UK’s Burnham says he’ll consider push to rejoin EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that his government may consider rejoining the European Union as part of a long-term strategy. While the Labour Party currently maintains its stance against rejoining the single market, Burnham's comments signal a potential shift in policy following the next general election.
Why it matters
This represents a significant potential pivot in UK foreign policy a decade after the Brexit referendum, with major implications for the country's economic and political relationship with the EU.
The British prime minister said Labour ”could go all the way“ as it mulls what’s possible a decade on from the Brexit referendum.
Copy Link Copied Share via email Share on X Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Free article usually reserved for subscribers Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Conference in Liverpool, England on Sept. 29, 2026. | Christopher Furlong/Getty Images September 30, 2026 8:30 am CET By Matt Honeycombe-Foster LIVERPOOL, England — British Prime Minister Andy Burnham made clear that an attempt to rejoin the European Union could be among the options his government considers as it eyes a fundamental shift in the country’s relationship with the bloc.
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