Key facts
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested rejoining the EU is an option for the UK's future relationship with Europe.
- Burnham stated the current Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good".
- Burnham indicated he wants to explore "what is doable" to repair relations with the EU.
- Burnham mentioned considering options such as staying as is, a customs union, the single market, or rejoining the EU.
- Burnham blamed Brexit for a loss of control over immigration and the economy.
- The Conservatives accused Labour of trying to "reopen old wounds by restarting the battles of the Brexit years".
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that rejoining the European Union is one of several options the government could consider to reshape the UK's long-term relationship with Europe. Burnham stated that the current post-Brexit settlement has caused "more harm than good" and expressed a desire to explore "what is doable" to repair relations with the bloc.