EU reintegration offers fiscal and political win-win Burnham can’t ignore

Andy Burnham must prioritise the UK’s relationship with the EU to secure the growth to fund his domestic agenda, campaigners urge.

The Makerfield MP has officially become Prime Minister today, Britain’s seventh in the past decade, promising to deliver “breathing room” for Brits.

Naomi Smith, Chief Executive of Best for Britain, said:

“Independent economic research projects at least a £92bn GDP boost from the UK reintegrating with the EU, and as a new Prime Minister enters No 10 focused on domestic issues, easing the cost of living, restoring political stability and extending devolution, that is the growth Burnham will need to prioritise to fund his agenda.

“It would outpace any other policy option and, as our polling clearly shows, reinvigorate crucial support among progressive voters who lost faith with Starmer’s government, making it a win-win Burnham can’t afford to ignore.”