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Politics · 24 August 2026

Burnham keeps Starmer's Brexit red lines, ending EU rejoin hopes

Burnham keeps Starmer's Brexit red lines, ending EU rejoin hopes

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to adhere to the Brexit red lines detailed in the Labour manifesto. On Monday, Downing Street verified that rejoining the customs union, single market, or freedom of movement is not on the agenda.

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