Andy Burnham, speaking at the Labour Party’s annual conference in Liverpool, says Brexit has harmed the country more than it has helped. He tells delegates that Britain should follow a course that brings it closer to the European Union.
The Evening Standard and the Daily Express both report that Burnham frames Brexit as having not delivered the expected benefits, using language that calls for a rethink. While both outlets focus on his criticism of Brexit, they characterize his remarks slightly differently—both emphasize his stance that the withdrawal from the EU has “done more harm than good” and position his comments as setting out an argument for closer future ties with the EU.
The reports do not include new policy details beyond the direction of travel, instead concentrating on Burnham’s message to conference attendees: he argues the country is better served by stronger connections with the EU than by maintaining the Brexit outcome.
