Could the UK really rejoin the EU? – The Latest
The debate over the UK's potential rejoining of the EU has been reignited by Labour leadership contender Wes Streeting, who labeled Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake.' His remarks have put pressure on rival Andy Burnham, who has previously supported rejoining but is currently focused on a byelection in a leave-voting area. The article explores the complexities of rejoining the EU and whether the bloc would even consider such a move.
- ▪Wes Streeting has called Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake' and advocates for rejoining the EU.
- ▪Andy Burnham, a rival Labour candidate, has also supported rejoining but faces a byelection challenge.
- ▪The article discusses the feasibility of the UK rejoining the EU and the EU's potential response.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:28 GMT |
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Today in FocusBrexitCould the UK really rejoin the EU? – The LatestMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Lucy Hough with Jon Henley; produced by Bryony Moore; senior producer Ryan Ramgobin; lead producer Zoe HitchMon 18 May 2026 12.18 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00The Brexit debate has been reignited after Labour leadership contender Wes Streeting called it a ‘catastrophic mistake’ and said the UK should rejoin the European Union. His comments put pressure on rival Andy Burnham, who has previously advocated for rejoining the bloc but is fighting a byelection in the leave-voting Makerfield constituency.
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