Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
- On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez welcomed the idea of the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union during their joint press conference in Madrid.
- The discussion followed comments from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who indicated Britain should explore options for its future relationship with the European Union, including potentially rejoining the bloc.
- Reacting to the prospect, Macron said "Welcome back," while Sanchez added that leaving the European Union was "a huge loss, both for the British population and for the whole European project."
- Rejoining could involve extra annual costs of roughly $6.6 billion to renegotiate budget rebates, though Burnham remains committed to his 2024 Labour Party manifesto, which currently rules out membership.
- Officials are now planning for a November summit, where discussions may focus on narrower goals like carbon markets or food trade, as entering a customs union would require voiding existing trade deals.
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Andy Burnham on Wednesday discussed the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union. Þar með rauf hann þogn sem hefure keit ruikkandi á múða breskra primeminister á Emmanuel Macron Francrikforseti said in English: "Welkomin aftur." Burnham opened a new debate on Brexit when he said that the Verkamannaflokksins' mid-winstrichthon could go "all the way" and added aðild...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham revives the idea of a possible return from the United Kingdom to the European Union, well received by President Emmanuel Macron.
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About a decade after the Brexit referendum, Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham has brought a country's return to the EU into play.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that Britain would be welcome to return to the European Union if the British decide to take such a step. "Welcome back, if the British want to return," he said, stressing that relations between France and Britain have continued after Brexit. The French leader said the two countries have cooperated on important issues, including defense, security, immigration and other strategic areas.
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