# More Labour Brexit chaos as minister insists PM doesn't want to 'reopen the acrimonious debate'

> Labour minister insists PM won't reopen Brexit debate despite internal tensions.
- Title: More Labour Brexit chaos as minister insists PM doesn't want…
- Summary: Labour minister insists PM won't reopen Brexit debate despite internal tensions. Labour minister Chris McDonald says PM Andy Burnham wants stable EU…
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- Published: 2026-10-19T11:08:19+00:00
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## Labour Brexit confusion
More confusion over Andy Burnham's Brexit position as minister insists PM won't reopen acrimonious debate.
## PM's EU hopes
PM has talked up hopes for closer EU ties ahead of summit with commission chief Ursula von der Leyen.
## Burnham's dialogue stance
Burnham wants serious dialogue about long-term UK-EU relationship options without reopening past debates.
## Science minister McDonald
Science minister Chris McDonald says Burnham seeks stable EU relationship, not one thing or another.
## McDonald's EU reset
McDonald notes Keir Starmer did EU reset on case-by-case basis with improvements under previous deal.
## McDonald's stability goal
McDonald says Burnham wants big conversation about future settled UK-EU arrangement for economic benefit.
## Burnham's stable relationship
Burnham seeks more stable EU relationship that benefits UK economy without reopening past debates.
## Kinnock's different view
Lord Kinnock argues Burnham wants to rejoin EU despite downplaying it during Makerfield by-election.
## Labour MPs' concerns
Some Labour MPs voice alarm at prospect of going back into divisive Brexit debates.
## McDonald's consensus approach
McDonald says decisions must be made by consensus without reopening past acrimonious debate.
## Burnham's future focus
Burnham focuses on future UK-EU arrangement without reopening past Brexit debates.
## EU reset progress
Labour has negotiated improvements under previous Boris Johnson deal with EU.
## McDonald's call for conversation
McDonald says now is opportunity for UK to have conversation about future settled EU relationship.
## Burnham's stability goal
Burnham wants stable EU relationship that benefits UK without reopening past debates.
## Kinnock's rejoin stance
Lord Kinnock suggests Burnham played down rejoining EU during Makerfield by-election to win.
## Labour's EU position
Labour seeks stable EU relationship without reopening past Brexit debates for economic benefit.
## Key takeaway

Labour minister Chris McDonald says PM Andy Burnham wants stable EU relationship, not to reopen Brexit debate.