Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that the government is considering all options for Britain's future relationship with the European Union, including the possibility of full rejoining. He stated that ministers will evaluate the pros and cons of various arrangements, such as maintaining the status quo, joining a customs union, or returning to the single market. This represents a significant shift from Labour's 2024 election manifesto, which had explicitly ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union.
- ▪Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that the UK could 'go all the way' by rejoining the EU, alongside other options like a customs union or single market access.
- ▪Ministers are tasked with examining the feasibility and consequences of each potential relationship model before a UK-EU summit scheduled for November.
- ▪Burnham argued that Brexit has caused more harm than good and that the country needs to make a clear decision on its long-term relationship with its largest trading partner.
- ▪This stance marks a departure from the Labour Party's 2024 election manifesto, which explicitly ruled out returning to the EU single market or customs union.
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- ▪ Watch: Burnham says UK could go 'all the way' towards rejoining EU — BBC News — UK
- ▪ Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU among all ‘the options’ being considered – UK politics live — World news | The Guardian
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Andy Burnham said he would lay out the different options for Britain’s long-term relationship with the EU before the UK-EU summit in November. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAView image in fullscreenAndy Burnham said he would lay out the different options for Britain’s long-term relationship with the EU before the UK-EU summit in November. Photograph: Neil Hall/EPAAndy BurnhamAndy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EUPM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’ UK politics live – latest updates Aletha Adu Political correspondentWed 30 Sep 2026 03.41 EDTLast modified on Wed 30 Sep 2026 03.48 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go all the…
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