Is Burnham cooling on his dream of rejoining the EU? PM says 'reset' deal could be 'Brexit people voted for' - as he prepares for concessions at summit

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Andy Burnham claimed he was implementing the result of the 2016 referendum as he prepares to make big concessions to seal the package at a crunch summit next week.

Published: 08:11 GMT, 13 November 2026 | Updated: 08:40 GMT, 13 November 2026

There are signs Andy Burnham might be cooling on his dream of rejoining the EU today after he suggested his 'reset' deal can be the 'Brexit people voted for'.

The PM claimed he was implementing the result of the 2016 referendum as he prepares to make big concessions to seal the package at a crunch summit next week.

After holding talks with EU leaders in Dublin, Mr Burnham hinted the new terms could be enough - saying the Cabinet would decide 'what, if anything, comes next'.

Before entering Downing Street Mr Burnham made no secret of his wish to see the UK re-enter the bloc in his lifetime.

He previously vowed to use the summit next week to 'set up a serious dialogue' about the UK's longer-term ties.

The PM suggested he would set out 'different options' for voters, refusing to rule out a commitment to rejoining in the next Labour manifesto.

But his call for an 'honest discussion' about a return to freedom of movement has prompted a frenzy in Labour circles.

Andy Burnham met EU commission chief Ursula von der Leyen in Dublin yesterday

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