UK Prime Minister Burnham Says Re-joining EU Could Be Considered

Prime Minister Andy Burnham told Labour Party members at its annual conference in Liverpool that the Conservative-led Brexit settlement has caused significant problems and that his government will outline possible long-term arrangements with the European Union at a UK-EU summit later this year. In a BBC interview, Burnham said the UK could consider a customs union, re-entering the single market, or pursuing full membership, adding that each option would need to be weighed for feasibility and impact.

Labour leader Keir Starmer has previously ruled out rejoining the EU single market or customs union before the next general election, a stance that Burnham said would remain in place until after the vote. The Conservative opposition responded by criticizing Burnham’s comments, with Deputy Leader Alex Burghart questioning the Prime Minister’s consistency on Brexit issues.