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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Andy Burnham does not rule out Brexit reversal being in next Labour manifesto

Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, wave from the doorway of a plane
Andy Burnham and his wife, Marie-France van Heel, board their flight to New York, where the prime minister will address the UN general assembly. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

Andy 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.

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