Date: 11 October 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Brexit, Russia, International Security Summary: - Prime Minister Andy Burnham claims Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, citing information received after entering Downing Street. - Burnham did not provide details about the nature or extent of Russian interference in the referendum. - He warned that Russian misinformation and disinformation campaigns are also targeting political processes in Germany and France. - Burnham d

Date: 1 October 2026 Tags:UK Politics, European Union, Brexit, France Summary: French President Emmanuel Macron said Britain seeking to rejoin the EU would be “very good news” for Europe and the UK. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez also said Spain would welcome a British application to rejoin the bloc. Macron described Brexit as the “biggest lie of the last 30 years”, criticising its economic, immigration and trade outcomes. His comments followed Prime Minister Andy Burnh

Date: 30 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, Brexit, European Union, Labour Summary: Prime Minister Andy Burnham said rejoining the European Union is among options the government could examine. Burnham said the existing Brexit settlement had caused “more harm than good” and Britain should consider its long-term relationship. Options mentioned include maintaining current arrangements, joining a customs union, entering the single market or pursuing full EU membership. Burnham sai

Date: 22 September 2026 Tags: UK Politics, European Union, Brexit, Business Summary: Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned proposed EU procurement rules could create “collateral damage” for British manufacturers and supply chains. The Industrial Accelerator Act would prioritise EU-based manufacturers for certain public contracts and subsidies. The proposals are partly intended to reduce European dependence on Chinese companies and strengthen domestic manufacturing. Burnham plans