Former Tory MP Nick Boles Advocates for UK Rejoining EU Single Market to Secure Election Win for Andy Burnham
Nick Boles, a former Conservative Member of Parliament and now a Labour adviser, has suggested that rejoining the European Union's single market would be a decisive factor in securing the next general election for Andy Burnham. Boles, who left the Conservative party in 2019 over its Brexit stance, is proposing the creation of a 'European Confederation.' This confederation would allow the UK to access benefits like single market access and youth mobility without requiring free movement or joining the Eurozone. His proposal reportedly includes a commitment from the UK to spend 3.5% of its GDP on defense and extend its nuclear deterrent across Europe in exchange for access to the EU's free-trade zone. Boles believes this move would deliver a 'devastating' blow to the Conservative Party and Nigel Farage's Reform party, positioning Burnham for a significant electoral victory. Polling data from YouGov in June indicates that 59% of British voters favor a closer UK-Europe relationship, with half supporting rejoini... 
