Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has flat-out refused to rule out Britain rejoining the European Union in his lifetime. Pressed five times during an interview with The Observer, Starmer dodged giving a straight answer. This is a sharp about-turn from 18 months ago when he boldly promised no rejoin before the 2024 General Election.

Crunch EU Talks Ahead – Starmer Eyes Closer Ties

Starmer is gearing up for critical “crunch talks” with European leaders to discuss how the UK and Brussels can get closer. Despite this, he insists Britain shouldn’t “go backwards and pick over Brexit,” claiming the upcoming political battles “are bigger than me Labour or.”

But his refusal to close the door on eventual EU membership clashes with Downing Street’s constant mantra that leaving the customs union remains a “red line.” The PM’s own team has repeated this red line more than 10 times, yet Starmer’s vague stance muddies Labour’s position.

In a recent speech, Starmer slammed using Brexit as a “template for our foreign policy” and vowed a closer EU relationship by Labour’s next term. But he left open what “closer” actually means, keeping his cards close to his chest.

Starmer’s Warning: Farage Worse Than Badenoch

Starmer says he’s not scared of Tory leader Kemi Badenoch becoming PM. But Nigel Farage at Number 10? That terrifies him.

“I worry about what will happen to our country… tearing our communities apart… Once you say that diverse communities aren’t British… you’re going in a different direction,” Starmer said.

This worry echoes polls showing Reform UK, led by Farage, ahead of the Tories by 11 points. Labour has crashed to an all-time low of just 14%, trailing behind Reform, the Tories, and even the Greens.

Green Surge Threatens Labour From Left

The Greens, now riding high in third place under Zack Polanski, are siphoning off Labour’s progressive voters. Starmer went on the attack, calling them “dangerous extremists.”

“They’re anti-NATO… think it’s fine to sell drugs with no restrictions… That’s nuts. They’re dangerous,” he blasted.

The party faces a nightmare as it haemorrhages support both to the right and left, threatening its hold as the main opposition force.

Angela Rayner’s Cabinet Comeback?

Starmer is reportedly considering bringing back former Deputy PM Angela Rayner, who quit over a £40,000 stamp duty blunder on her second home. The move could woo Labour’s left wing, bruised after months of centrist policies.

“Yes, of course I do [want her back],” Starmer said. “She’s going to be a major voice in the Labour movement.”

Some insiders suggest Rayner and Health Secretary Wes Streeting could challenge Starmer’s leadership one day, highlighting ongoing party splits.

Labour Crisis Deepens Ahead of EU Talks

Labour’s catastrophic plunge to 14% is an alarm bell. With Reform nibbling at traditional working-class Leave voters and Greens tempting progressives, Starmer’s middle-ground strategy is unraveling fast.

The PM’s refusal to firmly rule out rejoining the EU adds to the confusion, leaving voters wondering where Labour actually stands. His evasiveness might be smart politically, but it risks alienating both Leave and Remain supporters.

The next “crunch talks” with Europe will reveal whether Starmer’s ambiguous balancing act pays off or backfires spectacularly. Either way, the UK’s political landscape is more volatile than ever, with Starmer scrabbling for clarity amid a mounting crisis.

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