Entering a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement with the European Union would require the United Kingdom to restrict domestic gene editing of agricultural crops and livestock

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Citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in the June 2016 national Brexit referendum

The proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement aimed to reduce border inspections on cross-border agricultural, food, and beverage trade

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson publicly rejected Andy Burnham's claims of Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum

The British Secret Intelligence Service publicly contradicted Andy Burnham regarding the extent of Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit referendum

Andy Burnham claimed that the Russian government interfered in the 2016 British European Union membership referendum

Opinion polls in Britain show a majority of people now favor rejoining the European Union

Before Brexit, Britain was one of the most influential members of the European Union

For Britain to rejoin the European Union, there would need to be a clear majority in favor of it both within Britain and within the EU

Opinion polls in Britain show a clear majority of people believe Brexit was a mistake

In a Labour Party conference speech, Andy Burnham stated that all options regarding Europe should be on the table

Prime Minister Andy Burnham claimed that security services confirmed to him that Russia attempted to influence the 2016 Brexit referendum

Polls indicate that 59% of UK voters support rejoining the European Union

Financial Times columnist Gideon Rachman has termed a potential UK return to the EU the "cat flap Brexit."

No major UK political party is advocating for rejoining the European Union

The French President and Spanish Prime Minister have indicated the UK would be welcomed back into the European Union

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated it would be a "major dereliction of duty" to turn away from close relations with the EU

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has suggested the possibility of rejoining the European Union

Former Labour leader Keir Starmer had previously ruled out rejoining the European Union

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has raised the possibility of a second referendum on rejoining the European Union

The Labour Party is reportedly considering campaigning on a platform of rejoining the EU without a referendum