- Prime minister Andy Burnham is considering options to rebuild closer ties with the European Union, including fully rejoining the bloc or entering a customs union.
- Quoting an interview with former chancellor George Osborne in The Independent, Mr Burnham stated that Brexit has done more harm than good to the UK economy and security.
- A major debate on UK-EU relations is scheduled in the House of Commons for 12 October, with the majority of the cabinet privately supporting closer alignment.
- First secretary of state Louise Haigh confirmed upcoming negotiations with the EU for food and energy deals, acknowledging that the current settlement is failing.
- Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice criticised the proposals, accusing the government of trying to secretly rejoin the EU, while pro-EU campaigners called for immediate action.
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