Labour's path to closer EU ties requires softening Brexit red lines
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The Economist
Plain bagel done well. Pleasantly substantive.
Summary
The article discusses how any future Labour government in the UK will need to soften its Brexit red lines to achieve meaningful rapprochement with the European Union. It highlights the Labour leadership race, with candidates like Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting debating Europe, and notes that Burnham has talked about rejoining the EU but is cautious due to his constituents' past support for Brexit. The piece suggests Britain is quietly moving toward closer EU ties under a potential Labour government.
Key quotes
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his prospective constituents' past support for Brexit has made him argue recently that reopening the issue may put Britain in a 'permanent rut'
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