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According to France 24, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed his desire to rejoin the European Union, thus reopening the debate on Britain's exit from the bloc.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, this decision highlights the negative impact of Brexit on the British economy and politics. In a broader context, this discussion reflects a reevaluation of the relationship between Britain and the European Union following a period of withdrawal.
Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Catherine Barnard, Professor of European Law at the University of Cambridge, says that Burnham "is sending the message that actually it's been pretty cold being on the outside of the EU so we're now looking at the alternatives".
