The prime minister, Andy Burnham, has opened a conversation about the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union, BBC News reported. The outlet's headline describes the effort as Burnham wanting "to get closer to the EU," wording that differs from the summary's reference to rejoining.

BBC News said Laura Kuenssberg spoke with government insiders about the prime minister's move. The summary does not name those insiders or say what they told her, and it does not describe the conversation beyond its subject.

The headline also indicates that Burnham should not expect the path to be easy. Neither the headline nor the summary explains what difficulties he may face.

Neither the headline nor the summary identifies specific obstacles, a timetable, or any response from other governments, political parties, or the European Union. The report does not say how the proposal has been received beyond the insiders Kuenssberg consulted.

This account relies only on the headline and summary of the BBC News report, which was published as a single article. Readers seeking the full reporting should consult the original article.

Sources: BBC News: Andy Burnham wants to get closer to the EU - but he shouldn't expect a smooth ride.