Labour’s Brexit red lines ready for ‘dignified retirement’, says their co-author

MP Chris Ward, described as one of the architects of Keir Starmer's Brexit red lines, has called for Andy Burnham to abandon those commitments at the next election, arguing that a new relationship with the EU would protect the UK from global threats. His remarks follow comments from former chancellor Rachel Reeves, who said it was right for Burnham to consider rejoining the EU. The call represents the latest voice from a prominent figure within Starmer's administration pushing for a faster transition to a closer European relationship.

Exclusive: MP Chris Ward believes ditching pledges and forming closer ties with EU would protect it from global threatsOne of the architects of Keir Stamer’s Brexit red lines has called for Andy Burnham to abandon them at the next election, saying a new relationship with the EU would protect the UK from global threats.The call is the latest voice from a prominent figure in Starmer’s administration for a faster transition to a far closer European relationship, after the former chancellor Rachel Reeves said it was right for Burnham to consider rejoining. Continue reading...