UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

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Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and reopening the divisive Brexit debate.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:08:39 UTC.

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  1. Macron says ‘welcome back’ to Burnham suggestion UK could rejoin EU

  2. No 10 gathering evidence on public support for UK rejoining EU

  3. UK PM Burnham reopens divisive debate on rejoining EU

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