Ten years after the referendum, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to call Brexit into question

Brexit is indeed a never-ending story. The kingdom's relationship with the continent remains a hotly debated subject and the new British Prime Minister has decided to take the lead. To the deputies, he affirmed that sticking to the current position is not acceptable. And he intends to shake things up at an EU-UK summit next month.

For Andy Burnham, maintaining the status quo in Europe would amount to “failing in one’s duty”. Addressing the House of Commons, he pleaded for the country to engage in “serious dialogue” on the future of its relationship with the EU. Promising that at every stage, the British people “will be the masters of the game”. The Prime Minister advocates a “pragmatic approach” rather than – it seems – the organization of a new referendum. And wants to build a “consensus” on the relationship with Europe between now and the general elections of 2029. Its immediate priority is to obtain results at a summit…