# Andy Burnham is about to fall head first into the EU’s trap – he’s totally clueless

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/andy-burnham-is-about-to-fall-head-first-into-the-eus-trap-hes-totally-clueless/
- Published: 2026-11-05T09:47:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T10:35:56+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2263421/andy-burnham-brexit-european-union-michel-barnier-eu-brussels
- Topics: Europe, UK, World

## Key points

- Burnham is said to be pursuing closer economic ties with the EU.
- Barnier says single market access would require free movement.
- The article argues this could reopen the Brexit debate.

## Summary

Andy Burnham is portrayed as moving towards closer economic ties with the EU despite having promised not to reopen the Brexit debate. The article argues that this could lead to renewed arguments over Britain’s relationship with Europe and, ultimately, a public debate over whether to rejoin.

It says former EU negotiator Michel Barnier has ruled out selective access to the single market or customs union, which would require the UK to accept free movement. The article recalls that 52% voted to leave in 2016 and cites Rachel Reeves’s call for those favouring rejoining to make their case to the public. It also mentions eurozone inflation of 3.8%, while presenting strongly critical opinions about Burnham, Labour and the EU.

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