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Burnham opens door to EU

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he had left open the possibility of rejoining the European Union, marking a rhetorical shift from his predecessor's stance.

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"Outside the EU, Burnham will have to calibrate his approaches towards the US, EU and China"

🌎 As Burnham heads to the UNGA, read this from @anandmenon.bsky.social on the need to formulate a more strategic response to a rapidly shifting international environment

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September 22, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Kathimerini
Burnham: Open to the possibility of rejoining the EU

The statements by the British prime minister signal a shift in rhetoric compared with the period of his predecessor, Keir Starmer

Burnham: Open to the possibility of rejoining the EU
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by Simon Usherwood

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Burnham 'failing to rule out' something is not that big a story, especially given the revealed preferences of his first months in office

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September 22, 2026 at 8:48 AM

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Just to be clear, I really want Burnham to succeed. And by succeeding, I don’t mean winning the election - he’ll probably do that, as Farage is a charlatan and being found out, and Badenoch is an idiot - I mean changing the UK’s path away from racism, extremism and negativity. I just see no signs.
September 22, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Politico Europe
Burnham leaves door open to 'rejoin EU' pledge

The UK PM's comments mark a major shift in rhetoric from the days of predecessor Keir Starmer.

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Reposted by Nandita Sharma, Jonathan Portes

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“The rise of anti-migration neofascism is more threatening than anything I’ve seen in my lifetime.”

Good piece by @pollytoynbee.bsky.social challenging Burnham to confront the rise of the far right in his conference speech next week. Features @hopenothate.org.uk

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There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee
I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee
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September 22, 2026 at 7:47 AM
The Guardian
There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee

I want him to start the fightback next week against extremists who peddle hate and those who despise this country. That would be true patriotism “The speech” may have been in the making a long while, maybe for a lifetime, but Andy Burnham has only a week left for revision before his first conference as Labour leader. Expect hope, of course, that the future will be better, though the way is hard. Already his optimism means that fewer people think they will be worse off next year . But his most urgent task is the cultural wildfire that needs extinguishing before it takes hold. The rise of anti-migration neofascism is more threatening than anything I’ve seen in my lifetime. Shock tactics by a few hundred people in black shirts and balaclavas are designed to invade the national consciousness, their noxious hate bleeding into the mainstream - and they do. Continue reading. . .

There is a racism and cohesion crisis in Britain, and someone needs to lead us out of it. His name is Andy Burnham | Polly Toynbee
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