Andy Burnham says he will not try to return UK to EU
Summary
Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester, said he will not try to bring the UK back into the European Union. Instead, he plans to focus on domestic issues and improving life in the Makerfield area during his by-election campaign.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham will not work to rejoin the UK with the EU.
- He wants to focus on fixing local problems in Makerfield and the north-west.
- Burnham described Brexit as damaging but said reopening that debate now is unhelpful.
- He apologized to Makerfield residents for election disruptions but said the area deserves national attention.
- Burnham said places like Makerfield have been neglected for 40 years due to economic and political changes.
- He criticized economic policies that he says took wealth from northern England to richer areas.
- Burnham believes new political discussions are needed to better serve the north of England.
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