This Daily Mail editorial argues that Andy Burnham and the Prime Minister may be open to another referendum on EU membership, and says holding one would disregard the 2016 Leave vote. It contends that voters would not know the terms of rejoining and that the EU could impose difficult conditions.

The editorial says the case for staying outside the EU is stronger, citing the bloc’s institutional problems and slow growth. It also comments on MI5’s warning about Chinese activity in universities, urging vigilance and greater scrutiny of overseas funding, and criticises the Government for not approving North Sea gas-field development as energy bills are expected to rise by nearly £300 in January.