The Spectator(@spectator):Andy Burnham doesn't only want a 'reset' of relations with the EU. The Prime Minister has hinted that he is open to calls to rejoin it. Anyone tempted to support such an idea, however, would do well to consider a couple of recent developments. If they did, they might well think again. One is a European summit planned for this week, ostensibly about streamlining EU administration. Member states are being asked to consider proposals for not only reducing the number of European Commissioners, but also – and very significantly – possibly ditching veto rights on matters such as EU taxation rules and sanctions on third countries. ✍️ Andrew Tettenborn Article | https://t.co/P3kr19FQD3

2026.10.12 05:50

Andy Burnham doesn't only want a 'reset' of relations with the EU. The Prime Minister has hinted that he is open to calls to rejoin it. Anyone tempted to support such an idea, however, would do well to consider a couple of recent developments. If they did, they might well think again. One is a European summit planned for this week, ostensibly about streamlining EU administration. Member states are being asked to consider proposals for not only reducing the number of European Commissioners, but also – and very significantly – possibly ditching veto rights on matters such as EU taxation rules and sanctions on third countries. ✍️ Andrew Tettenborn Article | | @Seatradelawyer