Watch: Burnham says UK could go 'all the way' towards rejoining EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested that the government is open to considering various options regarding the UK's long-term relationship with the EU. He emphasized the need to find a national consensus on whether to maintain the current status or explore other possibilities.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in UK policy toward the EU, which could have significant long-term economic and political implications for post-Brexit Britain.
Speaking to Radio 4's Today programme after delivering his first Labour conference speech as PM on Tuesday, Burnham said he would try to "find consensus" in the country on one option to clarify the UK's long-term position.
"There are clearly options that need to be considered, and we have to look at what is doable and what would be the pros and cons of each," he added.
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