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What makes Andy Burnham think we can rejoin the EU? | Politics Weekly

Andy Burnham claims revising Brexit would ‘bring people together’. The PM wants to look again at issues like free movement, but rules out joining the euro or Schengen. Would rejoining the EU bring up old wounds and risk further division?

Plus, as chancellor John Healey gears up for a tricky budget, what should you be looking out for?

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© Photograph: Pool AFP/AP

© Photograph: Pool AFP/AP

What makes Andy Burnham think Britain can rejoin the EU? – podcast

Andy Burnham claims revising Brexit would ‘bring people together’. The PM wants to look again at issues such as free movement but rules out joining the euro or Schengen. Would rejoining the EU open old wounds and risk further division? Plus, as the chancellor, John Healey, gears up for a tricky budget, what should you be looking out for?

You can watch this episode of Politics Weekly on our YouTube channel here.

Read Jessica Elgot’s deep dive on how Andy Burnham and John Healey have been preparing for the budget here.

Any questions on Andy Burnham’s comments about rejoining the EU please send to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com.

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© Photograph: Carlos Jasso/Reuters

© Photograph: Carlos Jasso/Reuters

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