Andy Burnham accuses Conservatives of burning bridges with EU
Manchester mayor and Labour leader Andy Burnham said the Conservative government had burned all of the United Kingdom’s bridges with the European Union after Brexit. He had earlier dismissed Lord David Cameron’s claim that low growth was unrelated to Brexit, arguing a new EU deal could boost the economy, the Independent reported. Burnham also rejected Cameron’s warning that debating EU re-membership would revive a decade-long debate, the Telegraph noted.
Cameron had warned that talks on re-joining would be lengthy and painful, while Burnham said the partnership with the EU should be strengthened, Daily Express said. GB News reported that dozens of Labour MPs opposed Burnham’s plan to explore re-joining the EU, warning of possible seat losses. The i Paper reported that sources said the government could negotiate a re-entry agreement and put the outcome to a future public vote, with EU officials weighing the practicality.
