# Burnham risks reopening Brexit debate with push for consensus on EU ties

https://mins.news/en/item/78974

- Reuters, 2026-09-29 16:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-burnham-risks-reopening-brexit-debate-with-bid-find-consensus-eu-ties-2026-09-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abbe1af275db5000198357c

> Prime Minister Andy Burnham risked reigniting the bitter division over Britain’s departure from the European Union on Tuesday by promising to seek consensus on closer relations with the bloc.

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