Downing Street officials are quietly gauging public and expert opinion on the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union, signaling growing internal discussions about reversing Brexit. Sources indicate aides have consulted thinktanks and pollsters to assess how such a policy might be received, while Labour’s leadership team explores including a potential EU re-entry pledge in future election plans. The move reflects shifting political dynamics as pressure mounts to address the economic and political fallout of the UK’s departure from the bloc. With EU experts now engaged in the conversation, the debate over Britain’s future relationship with Europe appears to be intensifying.
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing BrexitSenior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU.Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto. Continue reading...
