# Rayner says ‘nothing off the table’ for Burnham to undo harms of Brexit

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rayner-says-nothing-off-the-table-for-burnham-to-undo-harms-of-brexit/
- Published: 2026-10-25T12:45:42+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-25T13:09:39+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-angela-rayner-andy-burnham-rejoin-eu-budget-b3072929.html
- Topics: Europe, Politics, World

## Key points

- Rayner says Brexit options should remain open.
- Burnham has called for an evidence-based debate.
- Campaigners estimate major losses in growth and tax receipts.

## Summary

Angela Rayner said Andy Burnham should keep all options open as Labour considers how to improve the UK’s relationship with the EU and address Brexit’s effects. The discussion matters because it signals a possible shift towards considering closer ties, including arrangements that would involve free movement, although any change would depend on a future election.

Rayner said this did not mean returning to the UK’s 2016 position, but called for an evidence-based debate and a better deal for Britain. European Movement UK estimates Brexit has cost between £180bn and £240bn in foregone growth since 2020, while Best for Britain estimates annual tax receipts are about £40bn lower; the article also says UK exports have fallen by 20 per cent. Burnham has said Labour’s 2024 manifesto commitments remain in place, and the prime minister is due to meet EU leaders in Brussels on 20 November.

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