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UK’s Burnham says he’ll consider push to rejoin EU
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated that rejoining the European Union could be considered as part of a fundamental shift in the UK's relationship with the bloc.
- Burnham criticized the Brexit settlement by the Conservatives, calling it more harmful than beneficial, and plans to outline various options for the UK's future EU relationship at an upcoming summit.
- He mentioned exploring options such as a customs union, rejoining the single market, or fully rejoining the EU, emphasizing the need to weigh the pros and cons of each.
- Burnham's stance marks a departure from his predecessor Keir Starmer's commitment not to rejoin the single market or customs union before the next general election, signaling a potential post-election policy shift.
- The Conservative opposition quickly condemned Burnham's comments, accusing him of inconsistency and reigniting divisive Brexit debates.
