Burnham hints at EU rejoin as Brexit talks stall

The UK government is considering rejoining the EU as part of a broader effort to reshape its relationship with Europe.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that the current Brexit settlement has caused 'more harm than good' and that he wants to explore closer ties with the bloc at a delayed summit later this year.

Burnham's comments come after he pledged in his Labour conference speech on Tuesday to explore closer ties with the EU at a delayed summit later this year.

The move could set up a huge dividing line at the next general election, with the Conservatives accusing him of trying to 'reopen old wounds by restarting the battles of the Brexit years'.

Burnham vows to end existing pension triple lock in 2030 to help fund care and has previously advocated for rejoining the EU within his lifetime.

The UK could stay as it is, or look at what former Chancellor George Osborne said about a customs union, what the Liberal Democrats said at their conference about the single market, or go all the way towards rejoining the EU.

Conservative deputy leader Alex Burghart has responded to Burnham's comments by accusing Labour of dragging the UK into the European Union via the back door with their EU reset.