# UK should rejoin EU to face Russia and Trump threat, IPPR warns

> A major think tank says Andy Burnham should work towards full EU membership to protect Britain's security and prosperity.
- Title: UK should rejoin EU to face Russia and Trump threat, IPPR…
- Summary: A major think tank says Andy Burnham should work towards full EU membership to protect Britain's security and prosperity. The Institute for Public Policy…
- Keywords: andy burnham, eu membership, brexit, ippr, uk politics, russia, donald trump, politics, news, rejoin, face, Trump
- Source: The Independent — https://independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-burnham-eu-russia-trump-ippr-b3067667.html
- Published: 2026-10-18T23:01:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: andy burnham, eu membership, brexit, ippr, uk politics, russia, donald trump, politics, news
## Think tank calls for EU return
The Institute for Public Policy Research warns that escalating Russian aggression and an unpredictable Donald Trump mean Andy Burnham should aim to regain full EU membership.
## Public backs EU membership
Polling commissioned by IPPR and Persuasion UK found a sixty four to thirty six split in favour of regaining EU membership among those expressing a view.
## Even Reform voters want EU
Among Labour voters considering switching to Nigel Farage's Reform, fifty four percent want to join the EU, compared with thirty six percent who want to stay out.
## Burnham signals referendum possibility
The prime minister recently said it was possible Labour's next election manifesto could include an in-out referendum on EU membership, his strongest signal yet of intentions to repair Brexit damage.
## Key takeaway

The Institute for Public Policy Research says the UK should rejoin the EU to counter Russian aggression and unpredictable US policy, with polling showing sixty four percent public support.