Andy Burnham suggests UK should consider rejoining the European Union
Labour leader Andy Burnham proposed that Britain should weigh options for rejoining the EU at his party conference on Tuesday.
Burnham outlines future relationship choices
The politician stated that leaving the bloc failed to deliver control and weakened the economy. He listed several possibilities including full membership, single market access, or a customs union. Burnham told the BBC that staying as is remains an option if people believe it is right.
Summit plans face uncertainty
An EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed following these comments. Burnham intends to use the upcoming meeting to explain his views on different options to the country. It is not yet clear how he will gather public opinion on this matter.
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Dawn
Burnham says UK should weigh post-Brexit EU options, including rejoining
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France 24
UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU
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