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The debate over a possible return of the United Kingdom to the European Union has gained fresh momentum after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham declined to rule out the possibility of the country rejoining the bloc in the future.
Speaking ahead of meetings with European officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Burnham said his Government’s immediate priority remains strengthening relations with the European Union. However, he did not rule out the issue becoming part of future political discussions in the country.
The position marks a change in tone in Britain’s political debate, ten years after the referendum that led to Brexit. Although Burnham has not announced any plan to rejoin the European Union, he has left open the possibility of deeper rapprochement between London and Brussels.
The British Government is currently focused on strengthening economic and trade relations with European countries. One of the key issues under discussion is the United Kingdom’s participation in the European “Made in Europe” initiative, aimed at strengthening industrial production across the continent and reducing external dependencies.
Burnham has warned that excluding the United Kingdom could affect strategic sectors of the British economy, including the automotive industry.
The Prime Minister is expected to meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to discuss the future of relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union, including plans for a new bilateral summit.
Despite the recent statements, there is currently no formal process underway for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union. Any future attempt to rejoin would require negotiations between London and Brussels as well as sufficient political support to move the process forward.
The debate comes as sections of Britain’s political and business communities call for closer relations with Europe, particularly in the economic, trade and industrial sectors.
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