# Scottish Labour leader says the UK should re-join EU

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/scottish-labour-leader-says-the-uk-should-re-join-eu/
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:53:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T18:28:07+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Politics (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c820v0e43xr4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Europe, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Michael Marra wants UK EU membership to be a long-term goal.
- The UK government currently rules out re-joining this parliament.
- Proposed EU deals would cover trade, emissions and youth mobility.

## Summary

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra called for the UK to re-join the European Union, describing it as a long-term objective and saying Scotland should help lead the change. His position goes further than the UK Labour government’s current policy, which rules out re-joining during this parliament, though Prime Minister Andy Burnham plans to pursue closer ties with the EU.

Marra said re-joining would require addressing questions such as currency and borders, and argued that fewer barriers could support businesses, investment, jobs and public services. Burnham is expected to sign EU agreements on food and farming trade, emissions trading, and young people’s ability to live, work and study across Europe. Scottish political leaders differed in their responses, including over whether the debate should also reopen the question of Scottish independence.

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