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2026-05-25 16:10:24
[Why is the "Return to the EU" Debate Heating Up in Britain?] The debate over whether Brexit was the right decision has never truly ceased in Britain over the past decade. The latest development is that while "returning to the EU" was previously confined to discussions among the public, academia, and some media outlets, and was often considered a political taboo by mainstream parties, it has recently been pushed to the forefront of British politics, becoming entangled in the Labour Party's internal power struggle and the repositioning of Britain's foreign policy. Former Health Secretary Wes Streatine, who recently resigned, publicly called Brexit a "catastrophic mistake" and stated that Britain's future lies in Europe. This statement quickly triggered a chain reaction. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, also became involved in the discussion. Both are considered by outsiders to be heavyweight Labour Party figures who could challenge Prime Minister Starmer. Therefore, against the backdrop of Labour's setbacks in local elections and rising dissatisfaction within the party regarding Starmer's policies, the "return to the EU" issue is no longer just a policy debate, but has also become a political issue for potential Labour successors to showcase their policies and win over voters. (Xinhua)
