Andy Burnham said when the United Kingdom could return to the EU

The British Prime Minister expressed hope for the UK's potential rejoining of the EU during his lifetime but ruled out any steps towards reversing Brexit in the current parliament. Andy Burnham discussed the possibility of negotiating the restoration of free movement for citizens on ITV, emphasizing that Brexit has weakened the UK economy and immigration stance. He acknowledged a tougher Brexit than what was presented during the referendum campaign but remains cautious about rejoining, stating that significant steps are needed for improvement. Burnham desires to see the UK rejoin the EU but insists on respecting public opinion before pushing for such a move. The UK officially left the EU on January 31, 2020, and allocated £7 million for a feasibility study regarding potential rejoining.