Richard Corbett CBE

#bbcbreakfast Brexit has not been “reopened because of Andy Burnham”, but because: - it’s turned out to be a costly mistake - geopolitics shows we can’t rely on the US, but need to work with our neighbours with whom we share common interests - the public has turned against it

Why Andy Burnham is making the right call to say that EU freedom of movement is not (or is no longer) the problem portrayed by some, and why Britain would not have to join Schengen or the euro if it rejoined the EU: labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

How solar power is quietly becoming bigger than nuclear bbc.com/future/artic...

In Politico today: “Reform supporters aren’t manning the barricades to defend Brexit” Indeed! They know they’ve not got a leg to stand on.

“Crime is spiralling out of control under Labour” says Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp. It’s a lie. According to the new Crime Survey: -violent crime DOWN -knife crime DOWN -robbery DOWN -overall crime DOWN -shoplifting DOWN Yet Tory/Reform liars say it’s surging…

Why Andy Burnham is making the right call to say that EU freedom of movement is not (or is no longer) the problem portrayed by some, and why Britain would not have to join Schengen or the euro if it rejoined the EU: labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

In 2016, Britain's car manufacturing rivalled Germany's. Now, it's nowhere near.

We simply can’t afford not to.

Members of the European Parliament open their arms to Britain rejoining the EU euobserver.com/243824/meps-...

“Farage campaigned for Trump in the last 3 presidential elections and notably came to his defence at a low moment when Trump fell badly behind in 2016 over his grotesque “grab ’em by the pussy” remarks” Farage will never dump Trump. He owes too much to MAGA money and the far right oligarchy.

6,000 jobs at Nissan's Washington plant (& 30k supply-chain roles) rely on 🇬🇧 joining the EU's 'Made in Europe' scheme, notes this Sunderland Echo ✉️. "Get Brexit Done" was a misnomer. To stop North East industry being collateral damage, we must #RejoinEU! 🇪🇺👇 #Sunderland #UKPolitics

The media coverage of the awful Aberfan disaster might also mention the incredible gesture of solidarity of the people of Aberfan, sending parcels of toys & clothes which had belonged to their dead children, to Florence when it suffered devastating floods two weeks later. #bbc

The media coverage of the awful Aberfan disaster might also mention the incredible gesture of solidarity of the people of Aberfan, sending parcels of toys & clothes which had belonged to their dead children, to Florence when it suffered devastating floods two weeks later. #bbc

I've just added my name to back the UK joining the EU by 2036 - or sooner! It takes 30 seconds. Will you join me? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/join_eu_by_2...

Another report that concludes that Britain’s best interest is to rejoin the EU :

The IPPR think‑tank says the UK must rejoin the EU to safeguard its prosperity, security and democracy amid heightened Russian aggression and a hostile United States, urging Prime Minister Andy Burnham to stop debating Brexit and start work toward membership. www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...

Trying to sort out yet another problem caused by Brexit: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

“Sovereignty without the ability to act on it is not autonomy.” A major British think tank has argued that Britain must eventually rejoin the European Union if it wants to exert meaningful influence over international affairs.

Andy Burnham is facing a significant demand to consider EU membership for Britain amid the unpredictability of Donald Trump and the US’s waning support for Ukraine. #RejoinEU

Impressive cross-party and cross-profession support in this video for Britain to get its seat back in the EU

"The Russian government has sought to influence democracy in the United Kingdom through disinformation, cyber hacking, and corruption." - United States Senate's Committee on Foreign Relations, January 2018 framerusercontent.com/assets/Xl8Rb...

Spot on! 🎯 "I would love to rejoin the European Union, and it would be better for our country," said Jess Phillips, according to Unherd. https://unherd.com/newsroom/jess-phillips-labour-should-put-rejoin-in-its-next-manifesto/

Just been watching the Westminster Hall parliamentary debate on the petition signed by over 100,000 in favour of rejoining the EU. Only 2 of the 23 MPs who have spoken so far have opposed such a course of action. The tide is turning…

“Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty” Indeed! bbc.com/news/article...

Eight years ago

Yet another national leader from an EU country says they’d welcome a British return to the club…

So, finally, a PM who admits there **was** Russian interference in the Brexit Referendum — after all the evidence amassed by myself @carolecadwalla.bsky.social @lukeharding1968.bsky.social Sergei Cristo, J Patrick et al — dismissed as conspiracy for ten long years Truth is the daughter of Time

British public opinion moves relentlessly in favour of rejoining the EU. Brexit has failed Britain.

Couples with £1 million and a family home will be able to avoid contributing anything to the collective good of their children’s and grandchildren’s country says Kemi Badenoch. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

British public opinion moves relentlessly in favour of rejoining the EU. Brexit has failed Britain.

‘Imaginary and real obstacles to Britain resuming its membership of the EU’ Follow up to my piece yesterday in @LabourList about Britain’s options labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

‘Imaginary and real obstacles to Britain resuming its membership of the EU’ Follow up to my piece yesterday in @LabourList about Britain’s options labourlist.org/2026/10/imag...

‘Britain and the EU – what are the options?’ My article in @LabourList today examines the four main choices. (Tomorrow I will look at the obstacles- real or imagined) labourlist.org/2026/10/brit...

‘Britain and the EU – what are the options?’ My article in @LabourList today examines the four main choices. (Tomorrow I will look at the obstacles- real or imagined) labourlist.org/2026/10/brit...

So what ARE the options for Britain re EU? - Status quo: massive damage to the economy - Customs Union: limited economic benefit - Single Market: significant economic benefit but UK has to follow EU rules without a say on them - EU membership: econ & political benefits with a seat at the table

Yeah right… Says man with net favourability rating of minus 45, a shitload of investigations into possible corruption, a team of utter inadequates and with every constituency bar 4 favouring rejoining because we all know how crap Brexit is now. Bore off. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

I will be on @lbc.co.uk radio at about 7:05 pm to discuss Britain’s EU options with @iaindale.bsky.social

Does the EU want Britain back? Yes, @sandrogozi.bsky.social tells Andrew Marr.

“Burnham is right that ‘hope comes from honesty’. That’s why Labour must make the case for rejoining the EU.” www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

First EU reactions to Burnham suggestion that UK might rejoin EU: French President Macron: “Welcome back” Spanish PM Sanchez: Brexit was a “huge loss” for both the UK and the EU, and if Britain takes a decision to rejoin, Spain will “open its arms” again to the British people.

So what ARE the options for Britain re EU? - Status quo: massive damage to the economy - Customs Union: limited economic benefit - Single Market: significant economic benefit but UK has to follow EU rules without a say on them - EU membership: econ & political benefits with a seat at the table

Andy Burnham has stated clearly that Brexit was a costly mistake, and has promised to look at the options for our future relationship with our European neighbours. Turns out that the most popular option is to become a member of the EU

- Adult social care service - Investment - Housing - Electoral reform - Recognition that Brexit was a disastrous mistake - Water companies under public supervision Hope - and ambition for real change - make a return to British politics!

The British public has had enough of the Brexit lies www.politico.eu/article/the-...

The mood shift at Labour Party conference on rejoining the EU is palpable. Let’s hope, for the sake of the country, that Andy spells it out tomorrow…

The mood shift at Labour Party conference on rejoining the EU is palpable. Let’s hope, for the sake of the country, that Andy spells it out tomorrow…

Farage honks his mouth off about ongoing police investigations, when told not to. His Welsh leader is in prison for taking bribes from Russia. He whips up riots. He’s in bed with Trump, foreign money, crooks and crypto billionaires…. A massive problem with national security is Farage himself.

Pressure building up at and beyond Labour Party Conference because: - Brexit even more costly than predicted, hurting economy & damaging public finances - Geopolitical situation: aggressive Russia in east & unreliable USA in west - British public now has a steadily growing majority for rejoining EU

If Manchester City won titles for over a decade by cheating, then a fine or a points deduction this season is inadequate. Surely the titles won during that period should be given to the teams that came second (or deduct, say, 10 points from each season and see who wins then)

UK and EU to work together on foreign aid. Coordination avoids duplication, cuts costs, and is more effective. We used to do it as an EU member. Good to see Britain starting to rejoin this, at least partially. www.politico.eu/article/uk-e...