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Calls for UK to rejoin EU
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Calls for UK to rejoin EU

The gist

France's finance minister urged the UK to return fully to the EU.
The debate now hinges on whether Britain needs a second public vote.

How it unfolded

  1. recentlyAt Labour's annual conference, PM Andy Burnham criticized Brexit and said he would explore closer EU ties, floating options from a customs union to full membership.
  2. Oct 8, 2026French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urged the UK to return fully to the European Union, responding to Burnham's suggestion of a possible new referendum.
  3. Oct 10, 2026Reports noted the French finance minister became the latest European figure to back the UK rejoining the EU.

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