# UK should rejoin EU – and Burnham ought to put pledge in next manifesto, Scottish Labour leader says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/uk-should-rejoin-eu-and-burnham-ought-to-put-pledge-in-next-manifesto-scottish-labour-leader-says/
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:31:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T09:10:36+00:00
- Original publisher: The Independent (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-eu-rejoin-michael-marra-scottish-labour-b3082604.html
- Topics: Europe, Politics, UK, World

## Key points

- Michael Marra wants UK rejoining the EU in Labour’s next manifesto.
- He says closer ties could help growth, jobs and public services.
- Rejoining is not current UK Labour policy.

## Summary

Scottish Labour leader Michael Marra has called for the UK to rejoin the European Union and said the party should make that a commitment in its next general election manifesto. He told Andy Burnham he would support including the pledge, putting pressure on Labour’s UK leadership as it considers options for closer ties with Europe.

Marra argued that rejoining could support economic growth, investment, jobs and public services, while acknowledging that questions about currency and borders would need to be addressed. He cited polling showing 61 per cent support for rejoining and an estimate that Brexit has reduced UK GDP by up to 8 per cent; he also plans a Scottish summit next year to develop the case. Rejoining is not current UK Labour or government policy, and Marra did not say whether a referendum would be needed.

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