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Macron and Sanchez Back UK Rejoin EU Bid

By Drooid · Oct 4, 2026, 1:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 30 September 2026 Brexit caused harm than good and flagged EU options, a referendum.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said they would welcome a UK return to the EU.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Burnham’s EU debate gave him a major boost.
Farage launched a “100 Days to Save Britain” tour to start Reform UK’s election campaign.

History

Historical Context

Since joining the European Communities in 1973, the UK held a 1975 referendum that kept it in the bloc. Prime Minister David Cameron pledged a new vote, and the 23 June 2016 referendum delivered a 51.9% Leave result, prompting his resignation and Theresa May’s Article 50 trigger in 2017. The 2026 political backlash echoes that original public discontent.

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Story summary

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said 30 September 2026 Brexit caused harm than good and flagged EU options, a referendum.
President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said they would welcome a UK return to the EU.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said Burnham’s EU debate gave him a major boost.
Farage launched a “100 Days to Save Britain” tour to start Reform UK’s election campaign.

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