British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is trying to cool down speculation about Britain rejoining the European Union ahead of the UK-EU summit in Brussels on November 20, Bloomberg reports. After hinting six weeks ago that Britain might rejoin the bloc in due course, Burnham has since stated that "no one is talking about rejoining", while Downing Street insists no strategy has been set. The options being considered include full membership in the European Union, return to the single market or the customs union, or negotiating separate agreements with Brussels. Burnham is not expected to announce a final strategy in December, and a decision could be delayed beyond 2027.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is trying to cool down speculation about Britain rejoining the European Union ahead of the UK-EU summit in Brussels on November 20, Bloomberg reports. After hinting six weeks ago that Britain might rejoin the bloc in due course, Burnham has since stated that "no one is talking about rejoining", while Downing Street insists no strategy has been set. The options being considered include full membership in the European Union, return to the single market or the customs union, or negotiating separate agreements with Brussels. Burnham is not expected to announce a final strategy in December, and a decision could be delayed beyond 2027.