🇬🇧 Andy Burnham
Why Andy Burnham says Brexit has done more harm than good – The Irish Times
What happened
At the Labour Party conference, Andy Burnham said the Brexit vote in 2016 led to the country being weaker and failed to allow Britain to take back control of its borders and rules as promised by the Leave campaign. He stated that Brexit has done more harm than good. Burnham's speech was made at the conference, with Irish Times London correspondent Mark Paul in attendance.
Why it matters
The impact of Brexit on the UK's sovereignty and economic situation is a topic of ongoing debate. Burnham's statement reflects a view that the Brexit process has not achieved its intended goals. The public's perception of Brexit's consequences will continue to influence UK politics.
Key facts
- Brexit was a vote in 2016
- Andy Burnham made the statement at the Labour Party conference
- Brexit was said to have failed to allow Britain to take back control of its borders and rules
Official statement
“Brexit has done more harm than good,”
🇬🇧 Andy Burnham · Full statement & source
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