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Sadiq Khan says case for rejoining EU 'never stronger' since Brexit

From the Newshound archive · first published 13 October 2026 · last updated 14 October 2026.

Andy Burnham, who MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warned had risked amplifying Russian propaganda by sharing details of an intelligence briefing on Moscow's interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
Andy Burnham, who MI5 chief Sir Ken McCallum warned had risked amplifying Russian propaganda by sharing details of an intelligence briefing on Moscow's interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
Dame Emily Thornberry has called for EU membership to go directly into Labour's next manifesto without a second referendum.
Dame Emily Thornberry has called for EU membership to go directly into Labour's next manifesto without a second referendum.

Neil Kinnock has declared it "obvious" that Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to return the UK to the EU, claiming Burnham concealed that goal during the Makerfield by-election simply because securing victory was his overriding concern. The comments came hours after Barnier told Britain that freedom of movement is a "key condition" of any return, ruling out a softer arrangement. Emily Thornberry, meanwhile, has urged Burnham to put EU membership in Labour's next manifesto outright, without putting it to a referendum.

Burnham told MPs on Monday the post-Brexit "status quo is not good enough" and a Brussels summit on November 20 could deliver a £10 billion-a-year boost.

Labour MP Jonathan Hinder warned reopening Brexit "would not be good for our politics", saying voters outside London still feel Westminster treats them with contempt.

Sadiq Khan called Brexit the "biggest act of economic self-harm in the history of our country" and demanded immediate steps to deepen ties with the EU.

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