Burnham’s Labour Reset Puts Brexit and Care Funding Back in Play

Andy Burnham has widened Labour’s policy debate on two politically combustible fronts: Britain’s relationship with Europe and how to pay for a proposed National Care Service. Rejoining the EU is now publicly among the options under consideration; the question is whether the government can turn a bold conference pitch into a credible plan.

Background

Burnham said the UK could “go all the way” towards EU membership, while leaving other possibilities open. Downing Street aides are...