Burnham reignites Britain's divisive Brexit debate with his push for closer EU ties
For a decade, British governments have observed a cardinal rule: Don't mention Brexit. In particular, don't suggest that voters' 2016 decision to leave the European Union should be reversed.
TL;DR
- British governments have maintained a decade-long silence on Brexit.
- The cardinal rule was not to suggest reversing the 2016 decision to leave the EU.
- This unspoken rule is now being challenged.