Burnham Leaves Door Open to Rejoin EU Pledge
Andy Burnham says a Labour pledge to reverse Brexit is 'a question for another day' ahead of meeting with EU Commission president.
September 22, 2026
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Source: politico.eu
Andy Burnham has left open the possibility that Labour could campaign to reverse Brexit at the next general election, describing it as "a question for another day." He made the remarks to reporters ahead of a meeting with the president of the European Commission.
The comments come amid ongoing debate within the UK about its post-Brexit relationship with the European Union. Burnham, a prominent Labour figure, did not rule out a future pledge on rejoining the EU, but stressed that the immediate focus is elsewhere.
No further details were provided about the meeting or any specific policy discussions. The Labour Party has not yet commented on Burnham's remarks.
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Andy Burnham is a British Labour politician who has served as Mayor of Greater Manchester since 2017 and was previously a Member of Parliament and Cabinet minister.
What did Andy Burnham say about rejoining the EU?
He said that a Labour pledge to reverse Brexit is 'a question for another day,' leaving the door open to such a commitment in the future.
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