Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that a referendum regarding the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union could be included in the Labour election manifesto. While stating that a referendum would not be the correct course of action at this moment, the Prime Minister noted that the government must explore options for the future.
Reaction from French leadership
French President Emmanuel Macron reacted to the suggestion by stating "welcome back" to the prospect of the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union. Speaking alongside Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, President Macron stated that a potential bid to rejoin would be positive news for both the United Kingdom and European citizens.
Downing Street activities
Downing Street officials are currently gathering evidence to assess the level of public support for reversing Brexit. According to The Guardian, senior government officials have been contacting think tanks and pollsters to test national sentiment on the issue.
The Prime Minister’s comments and the ongoing collection of public opinion data follow the initial emergence of the policy discussion, which remains a focal point for the current administration as it prepares its future political strategy.