Voters Back Closer UK-EU Ties as Pressure Grows on Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing mounting pressure to deepen Britain’s relationship with the European Union after new research found widespread public support for closer cooperation. A British Future poll found that only 21% of voters regarded Brexit as more of a success than a failure, while 57% took the opposite view. Asked how the […] The post Voters Back Closer UK-EU Ties as Pressure…
As pressure mounts on UK Labour leader Andy Burnham to strengthen ties with the European Union, a recent British Future poll reveals growing public support for closer cooperation. The survey found that 56% of voters favored deeper ties with the EU, even if it means abandoning some of Labour's existing "red lines", while 57% viewed Brexit as a failure compared to just 21% who saw it as a success.
British Future director Sunder Katwala noted this public backing could give Burnham the support to pursue practical agreements with Brussels, particularly on youth mobility and trade. For British expats living in the EU, closer cooperation could bring practical benefits such as easier youth mobility, reduced paperwork for trade, and improved recognition of professional qualifications.
However, any immediate changes would be political rather than legal, as Burnham's government remains opposed to rejoining the EU, single market, or customs union.
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