Does a Labour leadership race mean another UK Brexit debate? | BBC Newscast

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Published3 weeks ago
Duration29:09
Video ID8bA873MnQXM
Languageen
CategoryNews & Politics
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video

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Views24.3K
Likes251
Comments293
Engagement Rate2.23%
Likes per 100 views1.03
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In a speech at which he confirmed he would run to become Labour leader, Wes Streeting has said that he would ‘one day’ like the UK to rejoin the EU. Greater Manchester Mayor, who also wants to run, Andy Burnham has said similar things in the past, he’d first have to win a by-election in Makerfield - an area that voted to leave. So, are Labour going to go to war over the issue again? Does it put Burnham in a tricky position? And is it what the public wants? 00:00 A reverse Andy Burnham 03:36 Wes Streeting’s EU speech 4:50 A rejoiner PM? 6:00 Nandy says Streeting suggestion is ‘odd’ 8:30 A PM in purgatory? 11:00 What Makerfield thinks 13:00 The Burnham effect 17:10 The other parties 21:20 Would a new leader have a mandate? 23:00 Smack barms vs scrap barms 26:00 Makerfield residents prepare 27:20 What Starmer does For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews #Brexit #BBCNews

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