Tony Blair Says Britain Should Work Toward Rejoining EU Within a Decade
The former prime minister's comments add to pressure on Labour leader Andy Burnham to revisit Brexit, as a new poll suggests a pledge to rejoin could boost the party electorally.
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said Britain should work toward rejoining the European Union within the next decade, according to a report from The Guardian.
Blair's comments add to growing pressure on Andy Burnham, who faces calls to reconsider Labour's cautious stance on revisiting the 2016 Brexit referendum. Blair has urged Burnham to include the question of EU membership in his 10-year plan, due in November, a decade after the UK voted to leave the bloc.
Polling Adds to the Debate
The report notes that a recent poll suggests a pledge to work toward rejoining the EU could boost Labour's electoral prospects, adding a political dimension to the debate beyond questions of policy alone. Burnham has not indicated any change in position on the issue.
The comments come as Brexit continues to be a periodically revisited topic in British politics, with figures across the political spectrum weighing in on the UK's long-term relationship with the EU.
Sources
- Tony Blair says Britain should work towards rejoining EU in next 10 years — The Guardian — World
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