Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK government will examine a range of options for the country’s long-term relationship with the European Union, including the possibility of rejoining the bloc.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme following his Labour conference speech, Burnham said the current Brexit settlement had caused “more harm than good” and that ministers wanted to look at “what is doable” to improve relations with the EU.
He said options could include maintaining the current arrangements, pursuing a customs union, joining the single market, or “go all the way” by considering EU membership. “There are clearly options that need to be considered, and we have to look at what is doable and what would be the pros and cons of each,” he said.
Beyond UK-EU relations, Prime Minister Andy Burnham used the Labour Party conference to outline a broader domestic agenda, including plans for a National Care Service, reforms to electoral laws, greater public control over water, housing and energy, and measures aimed at reducing energy costs and expanding housing. He said further details would be set out as part of the government’s proposed 10-year plan for the UK economy and public services.
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