Politics latest: Streeting reopening Brexit wars by calling for UK return to EU ‘a bit odd,’ says Nandy
Wes Streeting has called for the UK to rejoin the EU, describing Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake.' Lisa Nandy criticized Streeting's remarks, stating that they reopen divisive Brexit discussions. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is preparing for a challenging by-election in Makerfield, focusing on saving the Labour party.
- ▪Wes Streeting announced his intention to run for Labour leader and called for the UK to rejoin the EU.
- ▪Lisa Nandy accused Streeting of reopening the Brexit wars, finding his comments 'a bit odd.'
- ▪Andy Burnham is standing in the Makerfield by-election and has been advised not to emphasize reversing Brexit.
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