Ed Miliband called for a stronger, deeper partnership between the UK and the EU, saying Britain’s future security, economic interests and shared values are bound up with Europe. His remarks at Labour’s conference add to pressure on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to move towards reversing Brexit, though Burnham has said the question is for another day.

Miliband highlighted trade, defence and security, while also stressing that the US alliance and Nato remain essential and that Europe should do more to defend itself. Sadiq Khan urged the Government to begin making the case for closer EU ties now, proposing steps including joining the customs union and seeking associate membership; Labour MP Stella Creasy called for a fundamental rethink and said the coming six months were critical. The article also notes former prime minister Tony Blair’s call for Britain to commit to rejoining within a decade.