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Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued that Britain's future should be within the European Union, stating that Brexit has made the country 'poorer, weaker and less secure'. In her first major intervention since leaving the Treasury, Reeves expressed support for Prime Minister Andy Burnham's stance on potentially deepening ties with the EU. She emphasized the need for supporters of rejoining the EU to make a compelling argument, demonstrate tangible benefits, and get the next steps right. Reeves' comments come as a significant shift, given Labour's 2024 manifesto explicitly ruled out a U-turn on Brexit. Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch dismissed Reeves' stance as 'magical thinking', emphasizing the need to focus on opportunities and a new future instead of reopening the Brexit debate.
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