politics Brussels, United Kingdom
Burnham seeks long-term UK-EU reset ahead of November summit
10BGBP per year
Andy Burnham hopes proposed UK-EU agreements could boost the economy by £10bn a year.
Andy Burnham said the UK should pursue closer, longer-term relations with the EU and hold a serious dialogue about the relationship after the 20 November Brussels summit. Proposed agreements on food and drink, youth mobility and emissions trading could, he hopes, boost the economy by £10bn a year.
2 sourcesAl Jazeera, The GuardianUpdated
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Andy Burnham pledged to pursue closer relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union.
2 of 2 sources“a major dereliction of duty to turn away from exploring closer relations with the EU”
Andy Burnham said parts of the post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union would be renegotiated.
“parts of the trade deal agreed with the EU after the UK voted to leave in 2016 would be renegotiated”
Andy Burnham is due to attend a bilateral summit in Brussels next month.
2 of 2 sources“The next “reset” summit will take place on 20 November”