UK PM Burnham Says Rejoining EU Is an Option
UK Prime Minister Burnham said rejoining the EU is an option. He called this "going all the way" into the EU.
Burnham said the current Brexit deal has caused "more harm than good." Brexit was Britain's exit from the European Union. The UK government is now reviewing its relations with the 27-country bloc.
This review comes as rejoining is called a possible option. Burnham listed several options for Britain's future ties with the EU.
These include keeping current arrangements or joining a customs union. Other options include joining the single market or returning to full membership.
A customs union removes trade taxes between member countries. The single market lets goods and workers move freely between countries.
Burnham said ministers would weigh the pros and cons of each option. He has not committed to rejoining or set a timetable.
This marks a shift from Labour's 2024 election manifesto. That manifesto ruled out returning to the single market or customs union. It also ruled out restoring free movement of workers.
Key Terms 4
- EU European Union, a group of 27 countries working together.
- Brexit Britain's exit from the European Union in 2020.
- customs union An agreement removing trade taxes between member countries.
- single market A system letting goods and workers move freely between countries.