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Would the EU have us back after all the Brexit 'trauma'?

The UK was an almighty pain, would the EU really have us back?

Most of the commentary in the UK around Andy Burnham's decision to reopen a conversation around Europe has been dominated by whether this is a wise political move by the Prime Minister.

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra gives his first major speech in Edinburgh

Scottish Labour Leader Michael Marra gives his first major speech in Edinburgh

Scottish Labour leader calls for EU rejoin in party's next general election manifesto

Anti-Brexit campaigners in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023.

Anti-Brexit campaigners in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023.

Brexit and something that is very good to see

Smoky bacon crisp graphic

Smoky bacon crisp graphic

Is losing smoky bacon crisps the price worth paying for a Brexit reset?

Isle of Skye Candle Company founder James Robertson flagged rejoining the EU as the 'single thing' that would most help.

Isle of Skye Candle Company founder James Robertson flagged rejoining the EU as the 'single thing' that would most help.

Think Brexit is in the rear-view mirror? Think again

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters at night on January 30, 2020 in Brussels, Belgium.

'You are not to blame': Top MEP says Europe knows Brexit wasn't Scotland's fault

Unionists should back a third independence referendum, says professor

Unionists should back a third independence referendum, says professor

If Scotland votes for independence, we need a third referendum to make it stick

Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scottish culture is being held back by a “cringe factor”

Nicola Sturgeon has warned that Scottish culture is being held back by a “cringe factor”

Wrong, Nicola: you are Scotland's biggest cringe

'Burnham is inviting a discussion knowing the public mood has moved against Brexit'

'Burnham is inviting a discussion knowing the public mood has moved against Brexit'

Rebecca McQuillan

Andy Burnham is taking on Brexit – and the public mood has changed

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth addressing the SNP Conference last Friday

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth addressing the SNP Conference last Friday

Wrong, Jenny Gilruth: it's your performance we object to

Pro-EU demonstrators at Westminster in 2023. Paul Sheerin argues that closer ties with Europe would help reduce barriers facing Scottish manufacturers

Pro-EU demonstrators at Westminster in 2023. Paul Sheerin argues that closer ties with Europe would help reduce barriers facing Scottish manufacturers

Why closer ties with Europe would be welcomed by Scottish industry

Nigel Farage during the Brexit referendum campaign

Nigel Farage during the Brexit referendum campaign

It's right to fear Reform. Just look at the harm Farage has already caused

A March for Europe rally in Edinburgh in March 2018. Andy Burnham's comments on Brexit are the most heartening from any prime minister in the last decade.

A March for Europe rally in Edinburgh in March 2018. Andy Burnham's comments on Brexit are the most heartening from any prime minister in the last decade.

Could Andy Burnham's Brexit words turn out to be a watershed moment?

Thomas McKay highlighted significant investment received by the firm.

Thomas McKay highlighted significant investment received by the firm.

Scottish company collapses and all staff made redundant

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

Poll: Scottish Labour would hold onto most of its MPs if PM promises to rejoin EU

David Beveridge and Laura McKnight of Macdonald Henderson

David Beveridge and Laura McKnight of Macdonald Henderson

Law firm chief's view on Scottish economy fascinating

Support for reversing Brexit is at a record high, Sir John Curtice observed.

Support for reversing Brexit is at a record high, Sir John Curtice observed.

Record-high support for rejoining the EU. But what now?

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

The party said the “independence dividend” would come as a result of the economic cost of Brexit.

SNP claims independence could make every Scot £3,000 a year better off

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Business Minister Tom Arthur has called for a Scottish visa

Minister calls for 'Scottish Visa' and more immigration to prevent workforce loss

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

The number of students coming from the EU has dropped (stock pic)

SNP: Scotland’s universities ‘hammered’ by post-Brexit drop in EU students

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Nigel Farage pictured in the last days of campaigning for the Clacton by-election

Here's one sure way to spike Farage's guns, Prime Minister

Two of the players who took part in the Street Soccer Scotland Summer Series football tournament in Methil last week in action

Two of the players who took part in the Street Soccer Scotland Summer Series football tournament in Methil last week in action

Brexit stopping Scottish football clubs tapping into refugee talent like Euro rivals

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Brexit is firmly in focus.

Two very big issues for Burnham as he gets feet under table and SNP has say

Economic research, surveys and data will continue to highlight the grim everyday realities of Brexit.

Economic research, surveys and data will continue to highlight the grim everyday realities of Brexit.

A burned meat pie and the cold economic reality of Brexit

Norway's Erling Haaland, left, celebrates after his team's World Cup win over Brazil

Norway's Erling Haaland, left, celebrates after his team's World Cup win over Brazil

Why can't we emulate Norway and rid ourselves of the Scottish cringe?

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

Brexit supporters celebrate Britain leaving the EU

Brexit supporters celebrate Britain leaving the EU

For the sake of our democracy, we must stay well clear of the EU

The new MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, seems to be the prime minister-in-waiting

The new MP for Makerfield, Andy Burnham, seems to be the prime minister-in-waiting

Can Britain really afford an Andy Burnham government?

Brexit continues to drag down the economy.

Brexit continues to drag down the economy.

The awful shambles that Brexiters wish people were not talking about

Revealed: Scotland's exports to the EU falls by £1 billion after Brexit

Revealed: Scotland's exports to the EU falls by £1 billion after Brexit

Revealed: Scotland's EU exports down £1bn a year as Brexit toll is laid bare

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

European Union flags wave in front of the Berlaymont Building, the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Poll: UK would now vote to rejoin the EU after Brexit regret

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

A European Union flag in front of Big Ben, as Remain supporters demonstrated in Parliament Square, London, in June 2016 to show their support for the EU.

'Complacency, naivety': Why the Remain campaign lost the 2016 referendum

Michael Gove and Boris Johnson holding a press conference after the EU referendum Picture by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

Michael Gove and Boris Johnson holding a press conference after the EU referendum Picture by Stefan Rousseau/PA Wire

A few harsh truths 10 years on from the Brexit vote

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

A new study has revealed that Scotland is almost £30 billion a year worse off as a result of Brexit.

Brexit has made Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off, study finds

Brexit continues to cause major damage to the UK economy.

Brexit continues to cause major damage to the UK economy.

'Stark' reality of Labour Government's Brexit approach laid bare

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

A young girl holds an EU flag as the sun sets at Eaglesham Moor near Glasgow, Scotland.

EU expert gives verdict on European attitudes to Scotland ten years after Brexit vote

It has not been surprising to see Brexit feature prominently.

It has not been surprising to see Brexit feature prominently.

Why does senior Scottish Government figure see no hope on key issue for now?

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Stephen Flynn says the manifesto commitments 'defy economic sense'.

Freedom of movement 'would have profound benefit to Scotland’s economy'

Anti-Brexit campaigners take part in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023 in Edinburgh.

Anti-Brexit campaigners take part in a torchlight procession to the Scottish Parliament on the third anniversary of Brexit on January 31, 2023 in Edinburgh.

Why I continue to write about Brexit nearly a decade after the referendum

David Cameron announces his resignation following the Brexit referendum result

David Cameron announces his resignation following the Brexit referendum result

REBECCA McQUILLAN

You're playing with fire, Mr Swinney: do you want to be the next David Cameron?

Professor Geoff Pearson believes Brexit has contributed to a rise in overcrowding in football

Professor Geoff Pearson believes Brexit has contributed to a rise in overcrowding in football

How Brexit has caused a rise in overcrowding at Scottish football matches

Malcolm Offord set cat among the pigeons.

Malcolm Offord set cat among the pigeons.

Does Scotland need more Malcolm Offords?

The campaign group said rejoining the single market was the 'only sensible route' for the UK.

The campaign group said rejoining the single market was the 'only sensible route' for the UK.

Warning: Join single market or 'be outsiders at mercy of USA, China and Russia'

Would independence hinder Scotland's trade with the rest of the UK?

Would independence hinder Scotland's trade with the rest of the UK?

Think Brexit is bad? Just imagine the carnage indy would cause

Anti-Brexit protesters demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament in March 2019.

Anti-Brexit protesters demonstrate outside the Houses of Parliament in March 2019.

More and more people realising those Brexiters sold them a pup

Brexit remains a very hot topic, in spite of the desperate efforts of those who visited the catastrophe upon us.

Brexit remains a very hot topic, in spite of the desperate efforts of those who visited the catastrophe upon us.

Scottish Parliament election 2026

Brexit rears head on both sides of Scottish constitutional chasm

Brexit has caused huge damage to the UK economy.

Brexit has caused huge damage to the UK economy.

Brexit is done? Really? So what's all this about?

Business chiefs reveal views on relative performances of the governments of Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

Business chiefs reveal views on relative performances of the governments of Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.

Scottish Government

Poll: Is Scottish or UK government viewed as performing better on business?

Business leaders revealed an overwhelming view on Brexit.

Business leaders revealed an overwhelming view on Brexit.

Scottish business leaders' overwhelming view on Brexit revealed

One striking aspect of this survey relates to the views of business chiefs on Brexit.

One striking aspect of this survey relates to the views of business chiefs on Brexit.

BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY

Major exclusive poll of business leaders yields fascinating results

The huge damage from Brexit was highlighted by two senior Labour figures.

The huge damage from Brexit was highlighted by two senior Labour figures.

Brexit tragedy plays out as senior Labour figure plots exit strategy

The remains of a residential building in Beirut after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike earlier this week

The remains of a residential building in Beirut after it was hit by an Israeli airstrike earlier this week

Why must I be frightened to speak out against Israel? What have we come to?

'Rachel Reeves said there should be a closer relationship with the EU as part of a three-point package'

'Rachel Reeves said there should be a closer relationship with the EU as part of a three-point package'

2026 Holyrood election

Reeves edges UK towards Europe as SNP prepares to weaponise Brexit divide in May vote

People gathering for the Rally for Europe in Edinburgh in 2019

People gathering for the Rally for Europe in Edinburgh in 2019

'EU expansion vote is a warning to Farage and Trump - and a spur to Starmer'