Does Michael Gove think the UK will hold another referendum on rejoining the EU?

No. On The Rest Is Politics, Michael Gove said he does not expect another EU referendum. He thinks a future Labour government is more likely to seek a mandate to rejoin through a general election, probably not the next one. If a referendum were held, he said he would vote for the status quo. Alastair Campbell replied that staying outside but closer is his own ideal position too, though he doubts Andy Burnham will be that bold.

• A listener asked which of four 2029 options each would back: status quo, customs union, single market or full membership.
• An FT survey Campbell read out found Denmark most welcoming of a UK return at 75% and Bulgaria least at 54%.

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