Rachel Reeves argues Brexit weakened Britain and urges closer European ties

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves claims Brexit damaged the nation, backing calls for deeper European ties.

Former chancellor Rachel Reeves backed Andy Burnham's stance on deepening relations with the European Union. She argued that leaving the bloc has left the nation economically disadvantaged and diminished globally. The comments follow polling data indicating public support for returning to the union.

• The reactionPolling data shows a notable portion of the British public supports returning to the European Union.
• The contextAndy Burnham previously advocated for a closer relationship with European partners, gaining backing from prominent political figures.