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Healey and Burnham split over EU rejoining timetable
Original: As John Healey & Andy Burnham appear to differ on the timetables for potentially rejoining the EU (Healey has said 'not
UK Defence Secretary John Healey and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham appear at odds over two key Labour questions. Healey has said Britain rejoining the EU is 'not in my lifetime', while Burnham has suggested a shorter path back. On welfare cuts, Healey expects action sooner, whereas Burnham insists there is 'no timetable'. Commenters read the divide as a signal of competing leadership ambitions within the party.
Why now: The apparent differences are being read as early positioning ahead of a possible Labour leadership contest.
John HealeyAndy BurnhamLabour PartyEuropean Union
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- As John Healey & Andy Burnham appear to differ on the timetables for potentially rejoining the EU (Healey has said 'not in my lifetime') and prospective welfare cuts (Healey sees them earlier than Burnham, who has claimed there is 'no timetable')... its pretty clear they are… · ChrisMayLA6@mastodon.me.uk · 3
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