, Oct. 5 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reignited discussion over the country's future relationship with the European Union (EU), including the possibility of rejoining the bloc.

His comments mark a shift from Labour's earlier position and raise questions about how far Britain could go in restoring closer relations with its European neighbors.

Speaking at his first Labour Party conference as prime minister on Tuesday, Burnham said Brexit had "done more harm than good" and outlined several possible paths for Britain's long-term ties with the EU.

In a BBC interview broadcast the following day, he said rejoining the EU could be considered. "I would like to see Britain rejoin in my lifetime," he said, while stressing that he wo...