Politics latest: Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU pulls Labour back into Brexit wars

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Coverage from The Independent emphasizes the internal conflict within Labour, framing it as a resurgence of the "Brexit wars." The articles focus on the differing opinions among leadership hopefuls, with Streeting's stance being criticized…

May 17, 2026 · 7:54 AM UTC ·13 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

Politics latest: Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU pulls Labour back into Brexit wars

#uk politics #brexit #labour party #leadership race #eu relations #Wes Streeting #Andy Burnham #Keir Starmer #Lisa Nandy #Nigel Farage #Labour #EU #Greater Manchester

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Wes Streeting has called for the UK to rejoin the EU as part of his campaign to succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader, reigniting debate over Brexit within the party. Andy Burnham is also entering the leadership race, focusing on revitalizing Labour rather than emphasizing Brexit reversal. Lisa Nandy criticized Streeting's stance, calling it 'odd' and counterproductive to the party's current pragmatic approach toward the EU.

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▪Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary and announced a bid for Labour leadership, advocating for the UK to rejoin the EU.
▪Andy Burnham is standing in the Makerfield by-election as a step toward challenging Keir Starmer for Labour leadership.
▪Lisa Nandy, the culture secretary, criticized Streeting's call to rejoin the EU, saying it re-opens the Brexit debate and is 'a bit odd.'
▪Streeting described Brexit as a 'catastrophic mistake' and warned Labour could become 'handmaidens to Farage' if it doesn't take a stronger pro-EU stance.
▪Burnham is expected to downplay reversing Brexit in his campaign, opting instead to focus on broader party renewal.

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