Second Brexit referendum is on the cards, says Burnham
Burnham said Labour may weigh a referendum or other steps to deepen ties, as polls now show a majority favoring return, he said.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham indicated his party's next manifesto could include a second Brexit referendum, promising to outline potential options for The United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union at a summit in November.
- In his first Labour Party conference speech, Burnham described Brexit as doing "more harm than good," signaling willingness to explore paths back into the European Union.
- European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, welcomed closer ties, though officials warned The United Kingdom cannot receive "exceptional" terms for membership.
- Rejoining or closer alignment carries significant financial costs, with reports estimating Britain would pay at least $11.77b more annually, while opposition leaders argued such measures fail to address energy bills or business growth.
- European Union diplomats are monitoring preparations ahead of the November summit to gauge the seriousness of Britain's proposals, which will serve as the first concrete test of whether Burnham's rhetoric translates into actionable policy.
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The Labour Prime Minister insists on the economic benefits of such a movement, but Brussels remains very cautious and the possible forms of London's reintegration into the European fold remain unclear.
Contrary to previous promises, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has proposed a new referendum on EU membership. Because we've run out of money. Tags: GB , The European Union , referendum in the UK , Emmanuel Macron , Nigel Farage , EU , Andy Burnham
The Prime Minister wants to offer all options to the British regarding the UK's relationship with the European Union. ...
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has put forward the hypothesis of a complete return to the European Union. A proposal that enthusiasms part of the British seen in London and... irritates others.
By hinting at a possible return to the European Union (EU), British Prime Minister Andy Burnham may have changed the course of discussions with the bloc. But after a tumultuous decade since the Brexit referendum, the UK's return to the EU is still seen as a distant prospect, with Brussels waiting for London to decide what it wants to do next.
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