Andy Burnham has served as UK prime minister since July 2026, after succeeding Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Where it stands
His government is pursuing deeper European Union ties, and Burnham no longer rules out campaigning to rejoin the bloc at the next election.
Reform voters supporting closer UK–EU ties
50%
UK public supporting rejoining the EU
~50%
Sub-stories
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Following:
October 2026
Today
TodayBurnham said Russia had interfered in the Brexit referendum
Thu, Oct 1
Oct 1Nigel Farage challenged Burnham to fight election on rejoining EU
September 2026
Wed, Sep 30
Sep 30 Burnham said his government could consider rejoining the EU
Sep 30French and Spanish leaders welcomed Britain's possible return to the EU
Tue, Sep 29
Sep 29Burnham pledged voting reform in Labour's next election manifesto
Sep 29Burnham pledged to outline options for future EU ties
Mon, Sep 28
Sep 28UK's foreign secretary called for deeper EU ties
Sun, Sep 27
Sep 27Burnham called for calm over Northern Ireland parade
Thu, Sep 24
Sep 24Tony Blair urged Burnham to seek EU membership within a decade
Wed, Sep 23
Sep 23Former UK foreign secretary called for new EU deal
Tue, Sep 22
Sep 22Burnham left open a Labour manifesto pledge to rejoin EU
August 2026
Sun, Aug 23
Aug 23Burnham urged bolder EU ties but retained Brexit red lines
Mon, Aug 10
Aug 10UK's Europe minister pledged deeper relations with the EU
July 2026
Mon, Jul 27
Jul 27UK's Europe minister did not rule out manifesto pledge to rejoin EU
Mon, Jul 13
Jul 13Orange Order urged Burnham to address challenges to the Union