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Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto
UK NewsPoliticsSeptember 22, 2026 at 9:00 AMNational

Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto

By Pippa Crerar Political editorThe Guardian - UK News

PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der LeyenAndy Burnham has opened the door to fighting the next election on the UK rejoining the EU, but said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies.The prime minister, who will hold his first meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday, did not rule out including reversing Brexit in Labour’s next manifesto – but suggested the country should focus on securing closer trading ties first. Continue reading...

PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der Leyen

Andy Burnham has opened the door to fighting the next election on the UK rejoining the EU, but said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies.

The prime minister, who will hold his first meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday, did not rule out including reversing Brexit in Labour’s next manifesto – but suggested the country should focus on securing closer trading ties first.

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