https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-raises-prospect-of-uk-rejoining-european-union-after-next-electionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-raises-prospect-of-uk-rejoining-european-union-after-next-electionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/andy-burnham-raises-prospect-of-uk-rejoining-european-union-after-next-election#u94126Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:05:16 +0000Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the Labour Party conference in Liverpool by declaring that all options regarding the European Union are on the table, including rejoining the customs union, single market, or full bloc membership. Burnham stated that the UK cannot afford another decade of post-Brexit drift and argued that Brexit has done more harm than good. His remarks provoke fresh debate over the nation's future ties with Europe, testing his administration against rising energy costs and fiscal strain.Why it mattersThe statements mark a major strategic pivot for the Labour leaders