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What makes Andy Burnham think Britain can rejoin the EU? – podcast
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Andy Burnham claims revising Brexit would ‘bring people together’. The PM wants to look again at issues such as free movement but rules out joining the euro or Schengen. Would rejoining the EU open old wounds and risk further division? Plus, as the chancellor, John Healey, gears
Andy Burnham claims revising Brexit would ‘bring people together’. The PM wants to look again at issues such as free movement but rules out joining the euro or Schengen. Would rejoining the EU open old wounds and risk further division?
Plus, as the chancellor, John Healey, gears up for a tricky budget, what should you be looking out for? You can watch this episode of Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here . Read Jessica Elgot’s deep dive on how Andy Burnham and John Healey have been preparing for the budget here .
Any questions on Andy Burnham’s comments about rejoining the EU please send to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com . Continue reading...
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