Politics · 27 July 2026

Labour minister hints at EU rejoin pledge for manifesto.

Hamish Falconer, Minister for European Relations, indicated on Monday that a pledge to rejoin the EU could feature in Labour's manifesto. He stated that what Labour does in its next manifesto "will be a question for the Labour Party". Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has urged Britain to rejoin the EU, calling it "the only patriotic thing to do".

By BriefTea Editorial · 27 July 2026 at 12:58

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