Reeves says UK's future should be inside the EU
Summary
Former UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she believes Britain’s future lies inside the European Union and argued Brexit has made the country poorer, weaker and less secure. She called for supporters of rejoining to make their case and said she hopes for progress on youth mobility and UK participation in the EU’s SAFE defence scheme.Key Facts
- Reeves made the remarks in an article for the Sunday Times.
- She said she welcomed debate about the UK’s relationship with Europe.
- Labour’s 2024 election manifesto ruled out returning to free movement, the EU single market or a customs union.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said changes to the UK’s relationship with the EU would need a mandate at a general election, due by 2029.
- Reeves said she hopes the forthcoming UK-EU summit will confirm a youth mobility scheme.
- She also said she hopes for progress toward UK entry into the EU’s Security Action for Europe scheme.
- SAFE is an EU defence initiative launched after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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