France and Spain Back Potential UK Return to EU After Burnham Speech

In Madrid, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez of Spain met with President Emmanuel Macron, where they both showed hope about the possibility of the UK rejoining the European Union. This topic was brought up recently by Burnham. Sanchez referred to Brexit as a significant setback for both the UK and Europe, stating that Spain would "certainly welcome" Britain back, highlighting the strong ties between the two nations. Macron echoed this sentiment, mentioning that Sanchez is "moving in that direction" and calling it "very good news" for both Spain and Europe. Their remarks indicate a positive stance from influential EU leaders regarding the idea of the UK reviving its membership, which was a key point of discussion in Madrid.