Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Andy Burnham has stated he will not pursue a return of the UK to the EU, emphasizing the need for a focus on domestic issues. In his speech, he expressed a desire to address the challenges faced by areas like Makerfield, which he believes have been neglected for decades. Burnham aims to shift the national conversation towards improving the lives of residents in the north of England.
- ▪Andy Burnham has declared he will not advocate for the UK to rejoin the EU.
- ▪He emphasized a 'relentless domestic focus' during his byelection campaign for Makerfield.
- ▪Burnham criticized the impact of neoliberal policies on the north of England over the past 40 years.
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Andy Burnham said: ‘Let’s fix our own country. Let’s get it working again.’ Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham said: ‘Let’s fix our own country. Let’s get it working again.’ Photograph: Phil Noble/ReutersAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EUBurnham vows to have ‘relentless domestic focus’ in first speech since announcing Makerfield byelection run UK politics live – latest updates Jessica Elgot Deputy political editorMon 18 May 2026 09.33 EDTLast modified on Mon 18 May 2026 09.36 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has said he will not try to return the UK to the EU, saying Britain would be stuck in a “a permanent rut if we’re just constantly arguing”.In his first major speech since announcing his byelection run, the…
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