Khan justifies this seemingly unusual request by pointing to shifting geopolitical and economic dynamics, including tensions linked to Donald Trump. Although he has not set a date for this supposed re-entry, the mayor argues that it is necessary due to the new global environment, which, he says, is characterised by economic instability and shifting international alliances.

Essentially, the mayor is asking the Labour Party to commit to supporting the UK’s return to the European Union.

At present, the party has not adopted this position; Labour is focused on improving existing agreements with the EU and reducing trade friction, rather than pursuing re-entry.

Since Brexit, successive governments have continued to implement that decision, despite the impacts it may have had on the country’s economy and, consequently, on economic relations with EU countries. Given that for the UK to return to the EU would require a lengthy process, necessitating both domestic and international consensus, it would currently be difficult to secure sufficient support to initiate such a move; furthermore, Brexit supporters continue to emphasise its political aspect, as it allows the country greater control over its decisions, laws and border issues.

In short, this debate is expected to remain on the table for several years due to its complexity.

It is possible that other political leaders will speak out on this issue in the near future as the elections approach, but for now, there is no consensus in the country.