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The IndependentThursday, 1 October 2026
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We welcome YOU back to the EU
French president Macron says Andy Burnham 'right to be bold' as prime minister suggests he could offer second referendum, while Spain's Pedro Sanchez says the UK would be greeted back to the bloc 'with open arms'
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