‘Thank you, Andy’: Farage gloats as Burnham reopens Brexit fight
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage thanked Andy Burnham after the Prime Minister reopened the Brexit debate by denouncing the original exit during his Labour conference speech and promising to canvass opinion on Britain's future relationship with Brussels. Farage claimed the move is the biggest boost of his career and opens the door for his party by reigniting the Brexit fight. Meanwhile, European figures from France, Spain, and Germany indicated they would welcome Britain back into the European Union.
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- ✓ Nigel Farage thanked Andy Burnham for giving him the biggest boost of his career by reopening the Brexit debate.
- ✓ The Prime Minister promised to canvass opinion on options for Britain's future relationship with Brussels.
- ✓ France and Spain would welcome back the UK if it rejoined the European Union.
- ✓ Germany stated it will do everything it can to get Britain back into the EU.
What changed
Andy Burnham used his Labour conference speech to denounce Brexit and promise a review of ties with Brussels, prompting an immediate counter-campaign from Nigel Farage.
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Farage Gloats as Burnham Reopens Brexit Debate
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage thanked Andy Burnham after the Prime Minister reopened the Brexit debate by denouncing the original exit during his Labour conference speech and promising to canvass opinion on Britain's future relationship with Brussels. Farage claimed the move is the biggest boost of his career and opens the door for his party by reigniting the Brexit fight. Meanwhile, European figures from France, Spain, and Germany indicated they would welcome Britain back into the European Union.
Why it matters
Ten years after the vote that altered Britain, the possibility of a Brexit reversal is back on the table. The renewed debate over returning to Europe's orbit is expected to play a central role when the nation next goes to the polls, setting up a major political clash between resurgent Brexiteers and those pushing to rejoin.
What is confirmed
- Nigel Farage thanked Andy Burnham for giving him the biggest boost of his career by reopening the Brexit debate.
- The Prime Minister promised to canvass opinion on options for Britain's future relationship with Brussels.
- France and Spain would welcome back the UK if it rejoined the European Union.
- Germany stated it will do everything it can to get Britain back into the EU.
Still unconfirmed
- Nigel Farage claimed that the Prime Minister's move to reignite the Brexit vote will open the door to Reform.
What to watch next
- Further details on how the Prime Minister plans to canvass opinion on Britain's relationship with Brussels.
- The launch of Nigel Farage's campaign for Britain to remain independent.
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- Bloomberg.com — France and Spain Would Welcome Back UK If It Rejoined EU
- The Guardian — Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU
- BBC — Farage claims PM reigniting Brexit vote will 'open door to Reform'
- The Telegraph — Germany: We’ll do everything we can to get Britain back into EU
- politico.eu — ‘Thank you, Andy’: Farage gloats as Burnham reopens Brexit fight
- CNBC — A Brexit reversal is on the table 10 years on from the vote that changed Britain. Here’s what’s at stake
- The Telegraph — The Brexiteers aren’t prepared for the EU battle to come
- uk.news.yahoo.com — Burnham ‘opening door to Reform’ by reigniting Brexit debate, Farage says - Yahoo News UK
- www.dailymail.com — Nigel Farage thanks Andy Burnham for gifting Reform UK leader ...
- www.theguardian.com — Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my ...
- www.independent.co.uk — Farage’s reaction to Burnham’s new Brexit stance shows the ...
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