IPPR urges UK to pursue medium-term EU membership

Brexit European Union membership IPPR report UK foreign policy Andy Burnham

A new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) urges the UK government to make full membership of the European Union a medium-term goal. The think tank argues that rejoining the bloc is essential for the UK to protect its prosperity, security, and democracy against global challenges, including Russian aggression, Chinese economic coercion, and political unpredictability in the United States.

Polling commissioned by the IPPR and Persuasion UK indicates a shift in public sentiment, with 52 per cent of respondents expressing a desire to rejoin the EU, compared to 29 per cent who wish to remain outside. This trend is also noted among Labour voters; 54 per cent of those considering a move to Reform UK still favor EU membership.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that the UK's long-term relationship with the EU, including the possibility of rejoining, will be a topic of discussion at a Brussels summit on 20 November. Burnham has previously suggested that a future election manifesto could include a referendum on Brexit. However, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has signaled strong opposition, stating that the UK would not vote to rejoin if a second referendum were held.

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Andy Burnham · European Union · Institute for Public Policy Research · Nigel Farage · Reform UK

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[● 4 SOURCES] Polling commissioned by the IPPR and Persuasion UK found that 52 per cent of respondents want to rejoin the EU. inews.co.uk · www.ippr.org · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated it is possible that a future Labour manifesto could include a referendum on Brexit. inews.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] 29 per cent of those polled want the UK to remain outside the EU. inews.co.uk · www.ippr.org · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[● 2 SOURCES] The IPPR suggests rejoining the EU is necessary to counter Russian aggression, Chinese coercion, and American unreliability. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk
[○ 1 SOURCE] Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed Britain would not vote to rejoin the EU in a second referendum. inews.co.uk
[● 3 SOURCES] Among Labour voters considering a switch to Reform UK, 54 per cent favor rejoining the EU. inews.co.uk · www.ippr.org · www.independent.co.uk
[● 4 SOURCES] The IPPR argues that the UK should make full EU membership a medium-term goal to protect prosperity, security, and democracy. inews.co.uk · www.ippr.org · www.huffingtonpost.co.uk · www.independent.co.uk