News · 18 May 2026

Kemi Badenoch, Lord Gove criticise Labour EU plans

Suggestions advocating for Britain's re-entry into the European Union have provoked sharp disapproval among high-ranking Conservative figures. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Brexit architect Lord Michael Gove hit back at Labour's Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham over their suggestions. Badenoch stated rejoining would be a "disaster," while Gove warned of "betrayal," leading Burnham to distance himself from the idea.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 May 2026 at 8:02

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