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Andy Burnham recognises how foolish Brexit was

Oct 1, 2026 · 2h 24m

Summary

James O’Brien reacts to Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s admission that Brexit has done more harm than good and his proposal to explore rejoining the EU. While acknowledging the historic shift, O’Brien expresses cautious skepticism, fearing that pro-Leave factions will exploit cultural fears and misinformation to block a return. He discusses the complexities of rejoining, including the Single Market and Schengen, while listeners debate the democratic legitimacy of the 2016 vote and the psychological readiness of the British public to reverse course.

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