U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham floats another EU membership referendum

Oct 2, 2026 05:00 (22d ago)

Andy Burnham floated the possibility of another referendum on EU membership.
2016 marked Britain’s vote to leave the European Union.
Analysts told CNBC that rejoining could bolster the U.K. economy but involve challenges.

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of another referendum on European Union membership, eight years after Britain voted to leave the bloc in 2016. Analysts told CNBC that rejoining could bolster the U.K.’s faltering economy, although the process would also bring challenges.