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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Brexit had “done more harm than good” and promised to set out options for the United Kingdom’s long-term relationship with the European Union, according to the source report.
Speaking at the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Burnham said Britain could not establish “the clear path we need into the rest of this century” without deciding its future relationship with the EU, which he described as “still our largest market”.
The United Kingdom left the EU in 2020, four years after a referendum in which about 52% of voters backed leaving the bloc.
Burnham to outline options for future EU ties
The prime minister said he would use the period around the summit to present the choices available to Britain.
“There are different options, and I will see if we can find consensus around one, which will give us clarity about our position and the future of the continent that we live in,” he said.
Labour promises electoral reform
Burnham also announced that Labour’s next manifesto would include a commitment to change the UK’s electoral system.
He said he was establishing a “new national commission on electoral reform” and invited all political parties to participate in its work.
“In past years, you have voted twice to support electoral reform. I hear you, I agree with you,” Burnham said.
“We will contest the next election with a manifesto commitment to change the electoral system so that everyone’s vote counts and everyone’s voice is heard,” he added.
