Andy Burnham opens post-Brexit door for UK and EU
UK prime minister Andy Burnham is looking at "different options" to Brexit as he seeks to rebuild the UK's relationship with its largest trading partner, the EU. In a shift towards Britain reversing Brexit Mr Burnham used his speech at the Labour Party conference to declare the exit from the EU had “done more harm than good”. In a significant indication that the UK may seek to row back on the…
Former UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke at the Labour Party conference, declaring that Brexit had "done more harm than good" and that the UK may reconsider its exit from the EU. In his first speech as party leader, Burnham emphasized that "more of the same is not good enough" and announced plans for a summit at an upcoming EU meeting to explore long-term options with Britain's largest trading partner.
This marks a significant shift in Labour's position on Brexit, suggesting potential options such as rejoining the single market and customs union or even returning to the EU itself. The summit is expected in November and could lead to a renewed economic integration between the UK and the EU. Burnham also promised various changes to the British state, including replacing the pensions triple lock with a double lock, a universal National Care Service, electoral reform, a publicly controlled "Great British Grid," substantial council house-building, and a promise of £2 bus journeys for all.
He affirmed the UK's support for Ukraine and continued backing for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
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