- Senior ministers have stated that Labour is debating how, rather than if, to include rejoining the European Union in its next election manifesto.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to use his Labour conference speech to warn against Brexit-related drift and outline a new path for the country.
- Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband told conference delegates that Britain's future lies in a stronger and deeper partnership with the EU.
- Ministers view returning to the EU as crucial for economic growth, though discussions remain over whether to make a direct manifesto pledge or use indirect language.
- Pro-European campaign groups have welcomed the shift, calling on the government to abandon previous red lines regarding the single market and customs union.
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