Sadiq Khan Writes That Labour Must Make the Case for EU Membership
In an opinion piece, London mayor Sadiq Khan argues that rejoining the EU is needed to bring growth and security, building on Andy Burnham's message that 'hope comes from honesty.'
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In an opinion piece, London Mayor Sadiq Khan argues that the Labour Party should make the case for the UK rejoining the European Union, framing Brexit as "a disastrous act of national self-harm."
Khan's column responds to a conference speech by Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham, who set out a vision for Britain built around a national social care system, greater public control of water and energy, support for first-time buyers, and a crackdown on rogue landlords and empty homes.
According to Khan, Burnham's message that "hope comes from honesty" should extend to a frank conversation about the benefits of EU membership, which he argues would help deliver growth and security for Britain in an increasingly volatile world.
The piece reflects an ongoing debate within the Labour Party and British politics more broadly over the UK's relationship with the EU, nearly a decade after the 2016 Brexit referendum, with advocates of closer ties continuing to push for the issue to be revisited in political discourse.
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- Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan — The Guardian — Politics
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