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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared Brexit a 'catastrophic mistake' and called for a future return to the EU as he announced a challenge to Keir Starmer. Meanwhile, Andy Burnham's potential by-election candidacy in Makerfield has drawn scrutiny regarding his long-term support for rejoining the bloc, prompting attacks from rival parties.
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Labour leadership jostling puts Brexit back under political spotlight
May 17, 2026, 10:14 AM
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