Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU:
PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’
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Burnham opens door to UK rejoining EUMinisters will assess the feasibility, benefits and drawbacks of several possible relationships with Brussels.
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- Burnham listed the current arrangement, a customs union, the single market, or full EU membership as possible options.
- He said the reassessment reflected his view that Brexit had caused Britain more harm than good.
- Labour’s 2024 manifesto explicitly ruled out the single market, a customs union, and restoring free movement.
- Burnham plans to set out the options around the UK-EU summit in November, but has provided no timetable or specifics.
Brexit has done more harm than good.— Andy Burnham, speaking about Brexit's impact and the UK's long-term relationship with the EU during interviews and at the Labour conference.
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