Burnham says he wants Britain to rejoin EU in his lifetime
By The BriefBrief
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would like Britain to rejoin the European Union “in my lifetime,” but said he would not get ahead of public opinion. He ruled out pushing for re-entry during the current parliament, ahead of a UK-EU summit.
WHO:British Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT:Said he wants Britain to rejoin the European Union in his lifetime while ruling out a push during the current parliament.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 5:54 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Burnham said he would not push for re-entry during the current parliament because he would not get ahead of public opinion.
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