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Burnham is right that hope comes from honesty. Thats why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU | Sadiq Khan
What happened
Research commissioned by City Hall showed that London's economy was £30bn smaller than it would have been without Brexit and that there were nearly 2m fewer jobs overall in the UK as a result of leaving. The UK has grown more slowly than comparable European countries since 2016. The conflict in Iran and the Ukraine invasion have had negative effects on the global economy, including higher fuel and energy prices.
Why it matters
The UK's decision to leave the EU has had significant economic and geopolitical consequences, and rejoining the EU could provide a safer and more prosperous future for the country. The EU is the UK's biggest trading partner and most reliable ally, and rejoining it could bring growth and improve living standards. The Labour party must now make the case for rejoining the EU to restore hope for the country.
Key facts
- The UK's economy is £30bn smaller than it would have been without Brexit
- There are nearly 2m fewer jobs in the UK as a result of leaving the EU
- The UK has grown more slowly than comparable European countries since 2016.
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