Andy Burnham says Brexit weakened economy, current deal falls short

Wall Street Turkish - International (English) · Oct 26, 2026 · 1m

Andy Burnham claims Brexit has damaged the UK’s economy and reduced its grip on immigration, arguing that the present agreement falls short. Speaking to Good Morning Britain, he expressed a desire for the UK to re-enter the European Union in his lifetime, though he emphasized that the final choice should rest with the public. Burnham dismissed the idea of pushing for re-entry during this parliamentary term and confirmed he is not looking to cross Labour’s manifesto boundaries. Rather, he is focused on taking practical measures to improve the functioning of the current arrangements.

Burnham…