Andy Burnham declines to rule out Brexit reversal in next Labour manifesto
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out Labour campaigning at the next election on the UK rejoining the European Union. Ahead of his first meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, the prime minister said his immediate focus was rebuilding bridges with European allies and securing closer trading ties.
Andy Burnham has declined to rule out including a reversal of Brexit in Labour’s next manifesto, according to the supplied report.
The prime minister is due to hold his first meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday.
Burnham said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies. He also suggested the UK should first focus on securing closer trading ties.
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