Michael Marra calls for UK to rejoin EU
The gist
Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra called for the UK to rejoin the EU as a long-term objective.
The stance exceeds UK Labour policy ahead of Brussels talks.
How it unfolded
- Oct 12, 2026Michael Marra was elected leader of the Scottish Labour Party, replacing Anas Sarwar, who resigned to join Andy Burnham's Government.
- Oct 12, 2026Marra said UK rejoining the EU was "not a realistic prospect", citing current political conditions in Europe.
- Nov 10, 2026In his first major speech as leader at the University of Edinburgh, Marra called for the UK to re-join the EU as a "long-term objective", calling it "a distinct Scottish Labour position" not shared by the UK party or government.
Key terms
- MSP
- An elected member of the devolved, unicameral legislature of Scotland, which scrutinises the Scottish Government and legislates on devolved matters.
- Brexit
- The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
- single market
- A trade area with common rules guaranteeing the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people among participating states.
Source: Wikipedia