Andy Burnham says rejoining the European Union is among the options the UK government could consider as it reviews the country’s post-Brexit relationship with the bloc. In interviews, he says the UK could “go all the way” toward rejoining the EU, and he would like to see it happen in his lifetime, while also saying the government is examining different possibilities.

The BBC, Financial Times, RTE and Politics.co.uk all report that Burnham frames rejoining as one scenario under consideration rather than a commitment to immediate action. The Guardian adds that ministers are examining what is “doable” and the “pros and cons,” including how far Labour’s post-Brexit positions may change. Across outlets, Burnham links the debate to his view that the current Brexit settlement has caused “more harm than good,” and he presents his remarks as part of a broader review of options.

While the outlets focus on the same core message—“go all the way” could mean EU rejoining—they differ slightly in emphasis: some highlight Burnham’s desire for rejoining in his lifetime, while others stress the process of evaluating options and feasibility.