Burnham does not rule out EU rejoining in Labour manifesto

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 22 Sept, 14:49

Andy Burnham has not ruled out Labour fighting the next election on UK rejoin the EU.

The prime minister said his immediate priority was rebuilding bridges with European allies and securing closer trading ties rather than focusing on reversing Brexit. Burnham is meeting European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday to discuss closer EU relations.

How it is being reported

• Burnham: Rejoining the EU is a debate ‘for another day’City AM · 22 Sept, 11:35
• Rejoining EU could be in Labour’s next manifesto, Burnham suggestsThe Independent · 22 Sept, 09:01
• Burnham paves the way for rejoining EU to be in next Labour manifesto - as he blames 'outside forces' for 'manipulating' Brexit voteDaily Mail · 22 Sept, 09:01
• Andy Burnham fails to rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifestoThe Guardian · 22 Sept, 09:00

In this story: Andy Burnham · Ursula von der Leyen · Labour · European Commission · UK · EU

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