Why the prime minister wants to talk about Brexit again
Summary
The UK Brexit debate has returned under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who argues Brexit has caused more harm than good. Burnham wants to deepen the UK’s relationship with the EU in the short term and suggests a possible referendum on EU membership in the next election.Key Facts
- Brexit has been a major political issue in the UK since a 2016 referendum.
- The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020.
- Andy Burnham became Prime Minister and is now discussing Brexit again.
- Burnham wants to improve the UK’s ties with the EU without rejoining the customs union or single market.
- He has mentioned the possibility of a future referendum on the UK’s membership in the EU.
- Downing Street aims for short-term progress on youth mobility, food, drink, and energy with the EU.
- Burnham suggested Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, but did not provide evidence.
- Opposition voices argue the Brexit vote from 2016 should be respected without reopening the debate.
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