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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Andy Burnham Hints at EU Rejoining in Future Labour Manifesto

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has declined to rule out the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union being a central theme in Labour's next manifesto, while also questioning the legitimacy of the 2016 Brexit referendum.

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Andy Burnham Hints at EU Rejoining in Future Labour Manifesto

Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, has not dismissed the idea of the UK rejoining the European Union being included in Labour's future manifesto. Speaking to reporters while traveling to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burnham suggested that the 2016 referendum result was influenced by external forces aiming to manipulate public opinion.

When asked about potentially reversing Brexit, Burnham stated that it was a matter for "another day," indicating a reluctance to commit to a specific timeline or policy position. His comments during the flight to New York have sparked discussion about the future direction of Labour's stance on the UK's relationship with the EU.

The Morning Poll is soliciting public opinion on whether Burnham's approach to potentially undoing Brexit is appropriate. Final results from the poll are expected to be published in the Morning Mail newsletter.


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