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UK PM Burnham suggests considering EU rejoin options post-Brexit

Labour leader says Brexit has done harm and the UK should debate future ties, including rejoining.

By Foreign Desk

30 September 2026 · Source: Dawn

UK PM Burnham suggests considering EU rejoin options post-Brexit

According to Dawn, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Britain should consider various options for its future relationship with the European Union, including the possibility of rejoining the bloc. He argued that Brexit has 'done more harm than good' and failed to deliver on its promise of 'taking back control'.

Burnham, who campaigned to remain in the EU in 2016, made the remarks at his Labour Party's annual conference and in a BBC interview. He said the departure had left the nation weaker, particularly on economic matters and in handling high immigration.

He listed several potential paths forward, from maintaining the current status to rejoining the EU's single market or a customs union, or even full membership. His comments have reignited a debate that has divided the country for a decade.

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