British PM Burnham Considers Rejoining EU Without Referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggests rejoining the EU without a second referendum, citing Russian interference in Brexit vote.
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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hinted at the possibility of rejoining the European Union without a new referendum, citing Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote. Burnham, who recently took office as Labour leader, has expressed openness to reversing Brexit, despite his party’s previous commitment to making Brexit work.
Open to Reversing Brexit
Burnham, in an interview with the arch-establishment podcast The Rest is Politics, refused to rule out rejoining the EU without a second referendum. He claimed that public opinion has moved more quickly than political opinion, with the political class lagging behind.
Despite his party’s earlier pledge to make Brexit work, Burnham has suggested that reversing Brexit could be a central feature of Labour’s next general election manifesto. This stance has been supported by some prominent members of his party, including former minister Jess Phillips, who has called for rejoining the EU without a second referendum.
Russian Interference Claims
Burnham has also accused Russia of interfering in the 2016 referendum, a claim that contradicts earlier statements from the previous Conservative government. The former government had stated there was no evidence of successful interference in the EU referendum. The Electoral Commission also admitted in 2020 that the Leave.EU campaign did not break any laws or accept any dark money from Russia.
Burnham’s assertions have drawn criticism from political analysts, including Professor Matt Goodwin, who called the claims a betrayal of the British people and a rejection of the will of 17.4 million Brexit voters.
Political Divide Over Brexit
Burnham’s position has sparked a divide within Labour, with some members advocating for a return to the EU while others remain committed to Brexit. His remarks highlight the ongoing debate over the future of the UK’s relationship with the EU and the legitimacy of the 2016 referendum.
Source: Breitbart
