A senior British politician has signaled openness to revisiting EU membership as part of future election plans, though insists the near-term goal remains strengthening relations with European partners. The leader, set to meet with the European Commission president for the first time, stopped short of committing to reversing Brexit but acknowledged it as a potential long-term option. Instead, the focus for now is on forging closer economic ties with the bloc. The remarks come as political discussions on the UK’s post-Brexit relationship with the EU continue to evolve.
PM says immediate focus is on rebuilding bridges with EU as he prepares for first meeting with Ursula von der LeyenAndy Burnham has opened the door to fighting the next election on the UK rejoining the EU, but said his immediate priority was continuing to rebuild bridges with European allies.The prime minister, who will hold his first meeting with the European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, on Tuesday, did not rule out including reversing Brexit in Labour’s next manifesto – but suggested the country should focus on securing closer trading ties first. Continue reading...
