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Burnham sparks UK-EU rejoin debate as polls show nearly half back membership
UK PM Burnham signals possible EU re-entry referendum, citing Brexit harm
UK Prime Minister Burnham says government to review options for rejoining EU
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited the debate over the UK’s relationship with the European Union, with new polling showing growing public support for rejoining the bloc.
A megapoll by the Messina Group found that nearly half of voters back Burnham’s personal preference to rejoin the EU after the next election, while renegotiating the UK’s relationship could boost Labour’s vote share by up to seven points. The survey also revealed that 33% of voters believe an in-out referendum would be necessary first, while 16% said a general election mandate would suffice, and another 16% thought Parliament could decide. Burnham, speaking at the Labour conference on Tuesday, announced a review of options for Britain’s future ties with Europe, explicitly including the possibility of full EU membership .
However, the move has sparked caution among cabinet ministers, many of whom represent constituencies that voted for Brexit in 2016. Deputy Leader Lucy Powell warned that going beyond the EU reset plans inherited from former leader Keir Starmer was “not possible nor desirable,” while Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds cited business uncertainty over “constitutional questions.” Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called rejoining “not a simple, straightforward thing,” with potential costs that may be “unacceptable” .
European leaders have responded positively to Burnham’s remarks. French President Emmanuel Macron called a potential UK return “very good news,” and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said his country would welcome Britain back “with open arms.” The European Commission’s spokesperson, Balazs Ujvari, stated the EU is open to discussing options presented by London .
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gdeltproject.org · about 2 hours ago
Two-thirds of cabinet ministers, including Burnham himself, his first secretary, Louise Haigh, chancellor, John Healey, and foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, represent seats that backed Brexit...However, public opinion has shifted#ukPol #britPol #brexit #europe
mastodon bot · about 2 hours ago
The new rules, announced by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, have now come into force.
bluesky_Euronews · about 3 hours ago
Other countries learn from their elders wisdom – so could Britain | Letter
bluesky_The Guardian · about 3 hours ago
Premier Burnham mówi o powrocie Wielkiej Brytanii do Unii Europejskiej [HIRSCH O GOSPODARCE] Brytyjski premier dopuszcza powrót swojego kraju do Unii Europejskiej. Za nami dzień z danymi o inflacji. W Polsce urosła do 4 proc., ale jej bazowa część prawdopodobnie spada. W USA wypadła łagodniej od oczekiwań, co odsunęło w czasie perspektywę kolejnej podwyżki stóp. Paliwa tymczasem wciąż drożeją, diesel kosztuje już średnio 9,14 zł za litr. Natomiast podatek liniowy dla wybranych kosztuje państwo aż 19 mld zł rocznie. Oto pięć wydarzeń w gospodarce, na które warto zwrócić uwagę.
wnp.pl · about 3 hours ago
Does the EU want Britain back? Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesnt mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms
financial times · about 3 hours ago
Burnham has reopened the Brexit debate. That doesnt mean the UK will be welcomed back on its own terms
mastodon_EUwatch · about 3 hours ago
Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain waryAndy Burnhams personal preference to rejoin the European Union after the next election is supported by almost half of all voters, a source/editor : Pippa Crerar and Rowena Mason
mastodon_EUwatch · about 3 hours ago
Half want to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds
bluesky_The Guardian · about 3 hours ago
Burnham is right that hope comes from honesty. Thats why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan #Europe #NATO
mastodon bot · about 4 hours ago