- Wes Streeting has announced his bid for Labour leader, advocating for the UK to rejoin the European Union.
- Streeting, who recently resigned as a Cabinet minister, described leaving the EU as a "catastrophic mistake" and called for a new "special relationship" with the bloc.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy criticised Streeting, accusing him of "re-opening the Brexit wars" with his comments.
- Andy Burnham has also declared his intention to stand in the Makerfield by-election, stating his aim to "save" the Labour Party.
- Reports suggest that Mr Burnham is expected to drop his call to reverse Brexit, indicating he will not heavily focus on Europe in his campaign.
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‘A bit odd’: Streeting accused of ‘reopening Brexit wars’ by Lisa Nandy
European Union
Brexit
Wes Streeting
Andy Burnham
Lisa Nandy
Culture
The European Union
the Labour party
Europe
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