UK should commit to rejoin the EU, London mayor tells CNBC
London mayor Sadiq Khan said that Prime Minister Keir Starmer should commit to rejoining the European Union and be "bigger and bolder."
TL;DR
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour Party to commit to rejoining the EU at the next general election.
- Khan calls Brexit "the biggest act of economic self-harm" and the best way to tackle the cost-of-living crisis is to rejoin the EU.
- He acknowledges Labour's poor local election results and the need to be "bolder and braver."
- Khan highlights global headwinds including U.S. tariffs and conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.
- He cautions against replacing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, emphasizing the need for calm and stability.
- A general election must take place no later than August 2029.