India, Oct. 27 -- Around 10 years ago, the United Kingdom exited the European Union, a decision that would hit its economy and immigration control harder than it expected. As Britain continues to recover from the hits caused by Brexit, new prime minister Andy Burnham has said that it was time to rethink ties between the UK and the EU.

Speaking in an interview on ITV's 'Good Morning Britain," the Labour leader said there is a need to be honest with the people, especially due to the impact UK's exit from the EU has caused.

"I don't think things have worked out as people said they would," said Burnham, adding that the 2016 decision is unlikely to be changed or challenged during his term in Parliament.

While adding that he does not seek to...