Could the UK really rejoin the European Union?
Andy Burnham's remarks on the harm done by Brexit have reopened debate within Labour over the UK's future relationship with Europe.
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A debate over whether the United Kingdom could eventually rejoin the European Union has resurfaced after Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said leaving the bloc had done "more harm than good."
A quiet shift within Labour
Burnham made the remark during his first speech as leader to his party's annual conference, a comment that broke with his predecessor's cautious stance on Europe. The statement signals he does not consider himself bound by previous "red lines" that had constrained discussion of closer UK-EU ties.
The comment was reportedly made without significant fanfare, appearing almost as a footnote within a broader speech, yet it has prompted wider discussion about Labour's long-term position on Europe.
An open question
Whether the UK could realistically rejoin the EU depends not only on domestic political will but also on whether the EU itself, which continues to evolve, would keep the door open to future UK membership.
No formal government policy on EU membership has been announced following Burnham's remarks.
Sources
- Could the UK really rejoin the EU? — The Guardian — World
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