🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham says the UK could go all the way and rejoin the EU… – Slugger OToole
What happened
Andy Burnham has stated that the UK could "go all the way" and rejoin the EU, indicating a possible shift in Labour's position on Brexit. This is a departure from the party's previous stance, which ruled out returning to the EU single market or customs union. Burnham's comments come as the UK government prepares to reconsider its post-Brexit red lines.
Why it matters
The potential for the UK to rejoin the EU could have significant implications for the country's economic and political landscape. The move could affect trade relationships, regulatory frameworks, and the country's role in European affairs. The decision would require careful consideration of the pros and cons of each option.
Key facts
- Brexit has reduced the UK's overall GDP by an estimated 4% to 8%
- The UK's public finances are in a perilous state, with a national debt of nearly £3 trillion
- The government faces an unprecedented squeeze from both ends of the fiscal spectrum
Official statement
“We could stay as we are. That’s definitely an option, if people think this is the right place to stay. We could look at what George Osborne has said about a customs union, we could look at what the Liberal Democrats said at their conference about the single market or we could go all the way.”
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