Pro-EU demonstrators protest outside Parliament against Brexit on the fourth anniversary of Britain's official departure from the European Union, in London, on Jan. 31, 2024.Future Publishing | Getty ImagesU.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham suggested this week that British voters could be given the chance to reverse Brexit, the country's highly contentious departure from the European Union a decade ago. Burnham, who became prime minister over the summer, told the BBC on Wednesday it was "possible" a referendum on rejoining the EU could be included in a future election manifesto. A U.K. general election is not currently expected before 2029. Prime ministers are able to trigger an early snap election with the backing of parliament, but Burnham — who replaced predecessor Keir Starmer without a public vote — has ruled out such a move. In his interview with the BBC, the prime minister said a referendum "wouldn't be the right thing to do right now," but added that the U.K. must "consider the options" for its relationship with the EU, arguing that "where we are isn't good enough."Asked whether an in-out referendum in a future election manifesto was a possibility, Burnham said: "yes, things ...










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