Andy Burnham Faces Fresh Pressure Over Future European Union Ties

A left-wing think tank report pushes Andy Burnham to rejoin the European Union to tackle global threats.

British leaders face mounting pressure to reconsider the nation's post-Brexit framework as a fresh policy report urges a return to the European Union. Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to outline various options regarding future relations with the bloc. Meanwhile, government studies examine the long-term economic and political impacts of deeper alignment.

• The recommendationA new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research argues that full EU membership is necessary to navigate international security challenges.
• The contextThe debate follows earlier discussions involving European lawmakers who suggested a Swiss-style integration model for the United Kingdom.