Farage attacks Burnham over consideration of closer EU ties

Summarised from 6 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 1 Oct, 16:02 · Archive

Nigel Farage has criticised Prime Minister Andy Burnham for reopening discussion about Britain's relationship with the European Union.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said the Prime Minister's willingness to consider options for closer ties with the EU represents a 'huge opportunity' for his party. Burnham has said he wants to canvass opinion on the UK's future relationship with Brussels, with all options under consideration. Farage accused the Prime Minister of inconsistency on Brexit.

How it is being reported

• Nigel Farage thanks Andy Burnham for gifting Reform UK leader 'biggest boost in my career' by reopening Pandora's box of Brexit, telling the PM: 'Bring it on'Daily Mail · 1 Oct, 17:02
• ‘Thank you, Andy’: Farage gloats as Burnham reopens Brexit fightPolitico Europe · 1 Oct, 16:52
• Suella Braverman vows to fight 'tooth and nail' to protect Brexit from Andy Burnham amid plans for U-turn: 'Disgrace!'GB News · 1 Oct, 16:49
• Burnham’s reopening of Brexit debate is ‘biggest boost in my career’, says FarageGuardian World · 1 Oct, 16:47
• Farage’s reaction to Burnham’s new Brexit stance shows the battle lines for the next election have already been drawnThe Independent · 1 Oct, 16:40
• Nigel Farage says Andy Burnham handed Reform ‘huge opportunity’ as PM weighs up Brexit betrayalGB News · 1 Oct, 15:02
• Burnham ‘opening door to Reform’ by reigniting Brexit debate, Farage saysEvening Standard · 1 Oct, 14:58
• Farage spoils for a Brexit brawl with BurnhamPolitico Europe · 30 Sept, 14:55

In this story: Nigel Farage · Andy Burnham · Reform UK · European Union

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