Rachel Reeves says Brexit left UK poorer and weaker
‘Its future lies in the EU’ As she backed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s call to reconsider Britain’s relationship with the European Union, Rachel Reeves has said that Brexit has left the UK poorer and weaker. It is the first time that the former chancellor broke her silence, following her sacking in July. Reeves, writing in […]
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Angela Rayner Brexit row: Farage brands remarks a ‘betrayal’
Labour refuses to close door on EU freedom of movement The government is facing fresh questions about its plans for Britain’s relationship with the EU after Angela Rayner refused to dismiss the possibility of bringing back freedom of movement, drawing criticism from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The exchange comes ahead of next month’s UK-EU […]
2 weeks ago
Rejoining EU could boost UK economy by £150bn – Goldman Sachs
Analysts from the bank reckon a ‘Breturn’ would boost the UK economy by 2-5% by the start of the next decade. Goldman Sachs has said rejoining the European Union could boost the UK economy by as much as £150 billion. In a note to clients, the Wall Street bank voiced its support for Andy Burnham’s […]
3 weeks ago
Andy Burnham says Russia interfered in Brexit referendum but did not decide outcome
Nigel Farage called Burnham a ‘liar’ Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that Russia did interfere in the Brexit referendum, although their efforts did not affect the final outcome. Speaking on The Rest is Politics podcast, Burnham said that one of the first things he asked after becoming PM was whether there had been Russian […]
1 month ago
Burnham says UK might rejoin EU after next general election as he will consider ‘going all the way’
He said Brexit caused ‘more harm than good’ The UK could return to the European Union, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that rejoining is among the options. Burnham said that the option to rejoin the EU is one of the steps that his government could examine to reshape Britain’s relations with Europe. Speaking […]
1 month ago
Burnham EU stance shifts as PM says Brexit caused ‘harm’
How the Burnham EU debate could shape the next election Burnham EU speculation grew on Wednesday as the prime minister told the BBC that Brexit had caused Britain “more harm than good”, opening the door to closer European ties. Andy Burnham suggested rejoining the bloc as one of the options for Britain’s future relationship with […]
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