{
  "id": 10971584,
  "title": "Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/move-to-rejoin-eu-among-options-for-uk-says-burnham-10971584",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T15:14:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/move-to-rejoin-eu-among-options-for-uk-says-burnham/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Andy Burnham, a Labour Party politician, has suggested that rejoining the European Union could be among the options the UK government examines to improve its relationship with Europe. Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Burnham said he didn't want to leave the issue of the EU relationship \"hanging\" and wanted to be clear on \"where Britain wants to go in the next decade.\" He added that the UK could stay as it is, look at options like a customs union or the single market, or \"go all the way.\" The move could set up a major divide at the next general election, with the Conservatives accusing Burnham of reopening old Brexit wounds. The Labour Party previously pledged to explore closer ties with the EU without rejoining its customs union or single market.",
  "summary": "Andy Burnham has suggested rejoining the EU is among options the government could examine to reshape the UK’s long-term relationship with Europe. The prime minister told the BBC the current Brexit settlement had caused “more harm than good” and he wanted to look at “what is doable” to repair relations. It comes after he pledged [...] The post Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}