UK's Burnham floats going ‘all the way’ and rejoining the EU

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   Prime Minister Andy Burnham weighs rejoining the EU

   Prime Minister Andy Burnham is evaluating the UK's relationship with the European Union, including the possibility of rejoining the bloc. Burnham stated that Brexit has done "more harm than good" and has tasked ministers to examine the pros, cons, and feasibility of various options, ranging from maintaining the status quo to going "all the way." Number 10 is currently gathering evidence on public support for a return to the EU. France, Spain, and Germany have expressed support for the prospect, while Nigel Farage claims the move will benefit the Reform party.

   Why it matters

   This shift occurs ten years after the UK left the European Union. A formal assessment of the relationship is planned before the next UK-EU summit. The move signals a potential reversal of the Brexit settlement.

   What is confirmed

   • Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Brexit has done "more harm than good".
   • Burnham is considering a range of options for the UK-EU relationship, including rejoining the bloc.
   • Number 10 is gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU.
   • France and Spain welcome the idea of the UK rejoining the EU.
   • Germany stated it will do everything possible to get Britain back into the EU.
   • French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the proposal by saying "Welcome back."

   Still unconfirmed

   • Nigel Farage claims the reopening of the Brexit debate is the biggest boost of his career.
   • Nigel Farage claims reigniting a Brexit vote will open the door to Reform.
   • Andy Burnham wants to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime.

   What to watch next

   • The results of the Number 10 evidence gathering on public support for rejoining.
   • The findings of the ministerial assessment on the pros and cons of EU membership.
   • Outcomes of the next UK-EU summit.
   Sources used for this update (19)

   1. www.dailymail.com — Andy Burnham: Latest news, breaking stories and comment
   2. Reuters — Burnham says Britain should weigh EU options, including rejoining bloc
   3. The Guardian — No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
   4. dw.com — France, Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU
   5. www.theguardian.com — Andy Burnham wants to review the UK’s relationship with the EU. What are the options?
   6. The Guardian — Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says Farage
   7. BBC — Farage claims PM reigniting Brexit vote will 'open door to Reform'
   8. The Telegraph — Germany: We’ll do everything we can to get Britain back into EU
   9. Euronews.com — UK's Burnham floats going ‘all the way’ and rejoining the EU
   10. www.theguardian.com — Andy Burnham: UK could ‘go all the way’ by rejoining EU
   11. www.euronews.com — Andy Burnham is rethinking the UK’s ties with the EU. What are his options?
   12. www.euronews.com — UK's Burnham floats going ‘all the way’ and rejoining the EU
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