🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
British PM Andy Burnham raises prospect of UK rejoining European Union after next election
What happened
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the prospect of the UK rejoining the European Union after the next general election. He plans to explore options for a new relationship with the EU, including rejoining the single market, customs union, or both. A long-awaited summit between the UK and the EU is expected to take place before the end of the year.
Why it matters
The proposal could impact the UK's trade relationships and economic growth, as well as reopen Brexit negotiations with the EU. The move may also affect the government's negotiations with the EU to improve the current trade relationship between the two sides. The idea has sparked criticism from some politicians.
Key facts
- Rejoining the EU's single market
- customs union
- or both are among the options being considered
- A summit between the UK and the EU is planned for later this year
- Brexit may have cost the UK between 2% and 4% of GDP
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