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Burnham pledges EU relationship review, hints at re‑join referendum
Burnham will outline options around the next EU‑UK summit, without ruling out re‑joining the bloc.
By Felo News Desk · Published
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Brexit has “done more harm than good” and announced a major review of the United Kingdom’s relationship with the European Union, potentially leading to a referendum on re‑joining the bloc.
Burnham told the Guardian that he will “lay out options” around the time of the next EU‑UK summit, expected at the end of November or shortly thereafter. He did not specify the options but did not rule out re‑joining the EU.
He argued that Brexit has stripped the UK of control over immigration and the economy, and said he would use the summit to present “different options” for Britain’s long‑term relationship with its European partners.
Key facts
- Andy Burnham said Brexit has done more harm than good and will launch a review of the UK's relationship with the EU. (theguardian.com)
- Burnham plans to outline options around the next EU‑UK summit, due at the end of November or soon after. (theguardian.com)
- He did not rule out a referendum on re‑joining the EU. (theguardian.com)
Sources
- [1] theguardian.com — originally reported as “Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?”
