# Andy Burnham’s EU reset bid sparks fear within Labour over ‘reigniting support for Reform’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/andy-burnhams-eu-reset-bid-sparks-fear-within-labour-over-reigniting-support-for-reform/
- Published: 2026-11-07T08:20:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T09:24:09+00:00
- Original publisher: GB News (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.gbnews.com/politics/andy-burnham-labour-eu-reset-reform-uk-nigel-farage
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Labour ministers fear an EU debate could strengthen Reform UK.
- Burnham has voiced support for Britain rejoining the EU.
- The Government has not settled its approach before the 20 November summit.

## Summary

Labour figures reportedly fear that Andy Burnham’s support for closer ties with the EU could revive backing for Reform UK and cost the party votes at the next general election. The debate has reopened divisions over Brexit while the Government prepares for a UK-EU summit on 20 November.

Ministers are concerned the Government has yet to set out a clear policy, with options ranging from closer cooperation to joining the customs union or restoring freedom of movement. Burnham has said he would like Britain to rejoin the EU but would not move ahead of public opinion; Chancellor John Healey said he did not expect a return in his lifetime. Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier said the bloc’s four freedoms are linked and cannot be negotiated separately.

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