Burnham’s Makerfield Win: A “Seismic Threat” to Brexit, Warn Campaigners

Brexiteers are sounding the alarm after Andy Burnham’s stunning by-election victory in Makerfield, warning that his potential rise to Prime Minister poses a “seismic threat” to Britain’s historic decision to leave the European Union. His past calls to rejoin the EU are now under intense scrutiny.

Andy Burnham, the current Greater Manchester Mayor, has successfully re-entered Parliament following a decisive by-election win in Makerfield. This result is widely interpreted as a strategic move positioning him for a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

However, the prospect of Mr Burnham, a known Remainer who advocated for Britain to rejoin the EU as recently as last year, potentially reaching No10 has caused significant concern within the Leave movement.

Burnham’s Ambiguous Stance on Brexit

Mr Burnham has consistently avoided answering questions from the Daily Express regarding his current Brexit position. When directly confronted, he reportedly “jogged away,” and his team has repeatedly declined to comment on the matter.

During the Makerfield campaign, Mr Burnham dramatically softened his pro-EU stance, insisting he respected the referendum result. This shift occurred in a constituency where 66 per cent of residents voted to leave the EU, despite his previous public desire for the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime.

Brexiteers Sound the Alarm

It would be churlish not to congratulate Andy Burnham on a clear victory in Makerfield – but that doesn’t give him a mandate to press for his long-held desire to rejoin the EU, especially as he publicly backtracked on that issue during the campaign.

— Mark Francois, Chairman of the European Research Group

Mark Francois, a prominent Brexiteer and chairman of the European Research Group of MPs, acknowledged Mr Burnham’s victory but firmly stated it does not provide a mandate to reverse Brexit. He highlighted Mr Burnham’s campaign backtrack on the issue, despite his historical position.

• Andy Burnham’s Makerfield by-election win is seen as a launchpad for a leadership bid.
• He has previously declared a desire for Britain to rejoin the EU as recently as last year.
• Mr Burnham refused to answer questions on his Brexit position from the Daily Express.
• He publicly backtracked on his pro-EU stance during the Makerfield campaign, a constituency that voted 66 per cent to Leave.
• Former MEP David Campbell-Bannerman warns Burnham possesses a “revolutionary zeal” more dangerous than Sir Keir Starmer.

What This Means for Britain

For working families across Britain, the prospect of a Prime Minister committed to rejoining the EU could mean a return to the costly bureaucracy and regulatory burdens we fought to escape. Your heating bill, your food prices, and the availability of essential goods could all be impacted by a reversal of our hard-won sovereignty.

Economically, any move to undermine Brexit risks stifling the new trade deals and opportunities we are now pursuing globally. It could deter investment and jeopardise jobs, pushing up the cost of living at a time when stability is paramount for every household.

Politically, this represents a dangerous pattern of establishment figures attempting to subvert the democratic will of the people. It is a betrayal of the 2016 referendum and a clear sign that some remain unwilling to accept Britain’s independence.

The stakes are incredibly high. If this push to undo Brexit gains momentum, Britain risks losing its hard-won freedom and returning to the stifling embrace of Brussels. Every British voter must understand the profound implications of this political manoeuvre now.

This threat to our sovereignty must be seen by every British voter. Share this article and demand answers from your MP.

Source: Daily Express | Breaking Brexit News