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Watts, M. (2026, November 1). Britain’s future is in the EU, says Rachel Reeves: 'Brexit has made us poorer and weaker'. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-rejoin-eu-brexit-andy-burnham-b1303117.html
Watts, Matt. “Britain’s future is in the EU, says Rachel Reeves: 'Brexit has made us poorer and weaker'.” Evening Standard, 1 Nov. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-rejoin-eu-brexit-andy-burnham-b1303117.html.
Watts, Matt. “Britain’s future is in the EU, says Rachel Reeves: 'Brexit has made us poorer and weaker'.” Evening Standard, November 1, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/rachel-reeves-rejoin-eu-brexit-andy-burnham-b1303117.html.
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Former Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves has called for the UK's future to be inside the EU, stating that Brexit has made the country "poorer, weaker and less secure." In her first major intervention since leaving office, Reeves welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s recent remarks about the need for an honest discussion on the UK's relationship with Europe. Despite Labour's 2024 manifesto ruling out rejoining free movement, single market membership, or a customs union, Burnham aims to negotiate agreements on food and drink, emissions trading, and a youth mobility scheme at an upcoming EU summit. However, he has stressed that these discussions will explore options for the long-term relationship beyond immediate deals. Notably, current Chancellor John Healey has expressed skepticism about rejoining the EU, reflecting deep divisions within Labour over this issue.
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