UK PM Burnham Reopens Debate on Rejoining the EU
Andy Burnham broke a longstanding taboo by raising the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union.
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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the European Union on the table, breaking what had been a taboo subject for a sitting prime minister, according to France 24.
The remarks reopen the divisive Brexit debate that has shaped British politics since the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.
Expert reaction
Speaking with France 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, said Burnham "is sending the message that actually it's been pretty cold being on the outside of the EU so we're now looking at the alternatives."
The comments suggest a possible shift in the governing approach to EU relations, though it remains unclear what concrete steps, if any, would follow from Burnham's remarks.
Brexit and the question of the UK's relationship with the EU have remained politically sensitive since the 2016 referendum, with public and political opinion continuing to be divided on the matter.
Reaction from other political figures to Burnham's comments was not detailed in the available report.
Sources
- UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU — France 24 — English
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