Multiple Scottish Labour figures and commentators are calling for the UK to rejoin the European Union, framing re-entry as a long-term goal and a potential Labour priority. A report from Brussels says the level of support for UK rejoining the EU appears striking, with European Parliament members discussed in connection with possible leadership on the issue.
In Scotland, Michael Marra, described as the Scottish Labour leader, tells the University of Edinburgh he wants UK EU membership over time and urges political action. The Herald Scotland reports that Marra writes to Prime Minister Andy Burnham demanding steps toward that aim. Another report says Marra calls for rejoining the EU to be made a key Labour manifesto commitment, and he indicates Scottish Labour will work to make it happen.
Outlets differ in emphasis: one foregrounds perceptions of support in Brussels and mentions MEPs, while others focus more directly on Marra’s speeches, his messaging to Burnham, and how rejoining could feature in Labour’s electoral planning.
