# Macron says ‘welcome back’ to suggestion UK could rejoin EU

https://mins.news/en/item/80652

- The Guardian, 2026-09-30 16:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/30/macron-welcome-back-burnham-suggestion-uk-could-rejoin-eu

> Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Andy Burnham’s suggestion that the UK could seek to rejoin the EU, saying it would be good news for Britain and Europeans. Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, also said Spain would welcome any British bid. Burnham has said options range from a customs union or single market to full membership.

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