UK PM Burnham says election not coming 'any time soon'
Burnham said voters will decide any EU move and that he wants a better deal with Brussels before considering long-term options.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out an early election, stating there would be no vote "any time soon" as his focus remains on governing.
- Following a bounce in Labour's poll ratings, speculation regarding an early vote had intensified, prompting Burnham to insist the idea should be dismissed entirely.
- Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Burnham criticized the current Brexit outcome, citing weakened immigration control and stating, "I don't think things have worked out as people said they would."
- Although hoping to see the UK return to the European Union within his lifetime, Burnham pledged no changes during this Parliament and aims to secure a better deal with Brussels.
- Respecting pledges to voters in Makerfield, The Prime Minister committed to Labour manifesto red lines and stated he would not "move ahead of the public" on future EU negotiations.
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Burnham rules out UK return to EU free movement without referendum
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he would not return the UK to EU freedom of movement rules without a referendum, after ruling out the prospect of Britain rejoining the bloc within this parliamentary term. It comes after his call at the weekend for an “honest discussion” about a return to freedom of movement fuelled questions about the parameters around his vision for a deepening relationship with Brussels. The prime minister was ask…
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out the possibility of Britain rejoining the European Union during the current parliamentary term. However, he said he would like to see the country rejoin the EU in his lifetime. “I am not proposing any changes in this parliamentary term. I will not deviate from the red lines set out in the Labour Party’s election manifesto,” Burnham said. The prime minister stressed that he would not pre-empt publi…
The British Prime Minister wants to see his country re-entered the EU in the course of his life. However, he has no intention of failing the Labour Programme of 2024. The Nostalgic Burnham article of Europe, but restrains on membership: "Not in this legislature" comes from The Truth.
British Prime Minister Andy Bernham ruled out the possibility of Britain returning to the EU during the current Parliament, but noted that he wanted it to happen later on Monday, Sky News. "I do not propose to return to the EU during the current Parliament.
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