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Burnham reconsiders UK-EU relationship
PM Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU is among the options being considered. Macron and Sánchez welcomed the idea, No 10 is testing public support and Farage says it has opened a 'huge flank' for Reform UK. A new poll finds almost half of voters back rejoining, though some cabinet ministers urge caution.
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Saturday 3 October
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Megapoll finds almost half of voters back rejoining EU
A Messina Group poll found almost half of voters support Burnham's preference to rejoin the EU, and that a fresh referendum offer could lift Labour's vote share by up to seven points. Some cabinet ministers are privately urging caution.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSSat 3 Oct, 05:00
Half want to rejoin EU and backing it could drive up Labour vote, megapoll finds Exclusive: Findings will bolster those in No 10 who want to negotiate on re-entry but some senior figures remain waryAndy Burnham’s personal preference to rejoin the European Union after the next el
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Thursday 1 October
1 development15:47 UTC
Farage says Burnham's EU move is his career's biggest boost
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Burnham's reopening of the Brexit debate has put him back in the debate and opened a 'huge flank' to his party.
1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSThu 1 Oct, 15:47
Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage Reform UK leader tells supporters PM’s move has ‘opened up a huge flank to us’UK politics live – latest updatesNigel Farage has claimed that Andy Burnham has given him “the biggest boost in my care
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Wednesday 30 September
4 developments18:33 UTC
No 10 tests public support for rejoining EU
Senior Downing Street officials have contacted thinktanks and pollsters to gauge public backing for a promise to rejoin the EU, as momentum builds for including a pledge in Labour's next manifesto.
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1 sourceThe Guardian · World
The Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 18:33
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing BrexitSenior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look
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16:20 UTC
Macron tells Britain 'welcome back' on possible EU return
Speaking in Madrid alongside Pedro Sánchez, Macron said it would be 'very good news' for the UK and Europeans if Britain moved to rejoin the EU; Spain's leader also backed the idea.
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4 sourcesBloomberg, The Guardian · World, Reuters
BloombergXWed 30 Sep, 16:20
The EU would embrace the UK if it ever decided to rejoin the bloc, the leaders of Spain and France said shortly after new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 16:40
Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU French president, speaking alongside Spanish counterpart, Pedro Sánchez, says EU bid would be good news for UK and EuropeansUK politics live – latest updatesThe French president, Emmanuel Macron, has reacted war
The original postBloombergXWed 30 Sep, 18:55
Welcome back,” French President Emmanuel Macron quipped in English at a press conference alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Madrid, adding that it would be a good decision for the UK to rejoin the EU.
The original postReutersXWed 30 Sep, 19:10
Spain, France align on welcoming UK back to EU, strengthening China trade defences
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08:35 UTC
Burnham says he could campaign to rejoin EU at next election
Burnham said he could campaign for Britain to return to the EU at the next general election, saying the country should weigh its EU options including rejoining the bloc.
2 sourcesBloomberg, Reuters
BloombergXWed 30 Sep, 08:35
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he could campaign to take the country back into the European Union at the next general election
The original postReutersXWed 30 Sep, 10:40
Burnham says Britain should weigh EU options, including rejoining bloc
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05:02 UTC
Burnham opens door to UK rejoining EU
After his Labour conference speech in Liverpool, Burnham said Brexit caused "more harm than good" and that all options, including rejoining, are being considered.
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4 sourcesBBC World, Reuters, The Guardian · World
BBC WorldXWed 30 Sep, 05:02
Move to rejoin EU among options for UK, says Burnham
The original postReutersXWed 30 Sep, 05:57
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain should consider options for its future relationship with the European Union, including ultimately rejoining the bloc, as he steps up efforts to rebuild ties with Europe
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 06:49
Andy Burnham says rejoining the EU among all ‘the options’ being considered – UK politics live The prime minister says he wants to open a debate about the UK’s future relationship with EuropeGood morning. Andy Burnham’s speech is getting a mixed review in the papers, but there i
The original postThe Guardian · WorldRSSWed 30 Sep, 07:41
Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU PM says he is looking at all options and ministers will examine ‘what is doable’ and the ‘pros and cons’UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has opened the door to the UK rejoining the EU, saying Britain could “go
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