# Fresh fears Labour is planning to hold another EU referendum after minister hints at a ‘much closer EU relationship’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/fresh-fears-labour-is-planning-to-hold-another-eu-referendum-after-minister-hints-at-a-much-closer-eu-relationship/
- Published: 2026-11-02T01:43:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T02:23:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16257439/fears-Labour-planning-Rejoin-poll-minister-closer-EU-relationship.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Reynolds says all options for closer EU ties are on the table.
- A UK-EU summit later this month is expected to outline possible changes.
- Rejoining and a referendum remain speculation, not government commitments.

## Summary

Labour figures have renewed speculation about a possible return to the EU after Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds said “all options” were being considered and argued for a closer relationship with the bloc. The comments came ahead of a UK-EU summit later this month, where the Prime Minister is expected to set out possible ways to change the relationship.

Reynolds did not say the Government would hold a referendum or commit to rejoining. Former chancellor Rachel Reeves said Brexit had left the UK “poorer, weaker and less secure” and that its future lay in the EU; Andy Burnham has also raised the prospect of a referendum over restoring free movement. Options reportedly expected to be discussed include joining the single market or customs union, or rejoining the EU, while ministers are said to be considering up to £450 million a year in discounted university fees for EU students.

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