I wouldn’t rule anything out at this moment.
Andy Burnham: “I wouldn’t rule anything out at this moment.”
On the recordOctober 1, 2026
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Andy Burnham
Labour Party
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independent.co.ukEditor's note · Context
Discussing the possibility of a referendum on rejoining the EU.
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