Tory Brexit was ‘harder’ than promised in EU referendum, says Andy Burnham
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the Conservatives’ Brexit deal created a harder break with the EU than voters were promised in the 2016 referendum. He told ministers not to publicly promote specific options while the government reviews its approach, and said more substantial changes would be for the public and the next parliament to decide.Key Facts
- Burnham raised Brexit at a cabinet meeting and later wrote to ministers about the government’s approach to EU relations.
- He said the existing deal had harmed the UK and had led to a harder Brexit than was promised in the referendum.
- Burnham told ministers to stay aligned in public and not advocate specific outcomes before the review concludes.
- The government’s initial proposals are to remain within Labour’s 2024 manifesto, which rules out joining the EU customs union or single market and restoring freedom of movement.
- Burnham said more substantial changes would be considered after the next election.
- The government plans to begin formal discussions on initial changes when Burnham attends a European summit next month.
- The article reports that some ministers, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, are concerned a revised deal could bring back free movement.
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