British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he would like Britain to rejoin the European Union, blamed Brexit for the small-boat crisis and urged a new relationship with Europe. He ruled out a push to rejoin during the current parliamentary term, according to Politico Europe.
WHO:British Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT:Burnham said he wants Britain to rejoin the European Union and urged a new relationship with Europe.
WHEN:Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 8:27 AM ET
WHERE:United Kingdom
WHY:Burnham cited Brexit as a cause of the small-boat crisis and called for a new relationship with Europe.
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