Burnham to tell parliament UK needs to consider new deal with EU
- On Monday, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a closer relationship with the European Union would be a "dereliction of duty," arguing a new deal could help control illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
- Framing the status quo as "not good enough for Britain," Burnham intends to argue that Brexit has done "more harm than good," necessitating renewed collaboration with European partners that was lost in recent years.
- A high-level summit between the UK and the EU is rescheduled for next month, providing a critical window to establish a clear negotiating mandate as every month of delay damages the economy.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch dismissed the proposal as "a terrible idea" last week, warning that reopening the Brexit debate would trigger economic uncertainty, while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage rejected Burnham's claims as a "hoax."
- Speculation persists as Burnham previously told the BBC that a future Labour manifesto could "possibly" promise a new in-out referendum, suggesting options for the long-term relationship could include rejoining the bloc.
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Burnham to Say it's His "Duty" to Pursue Closer EU Ties
Andy Burnham will say that failing to pursue a closer relationship with the EU would be a "dereliction of duty" in a major Commons address today, following his comments blaming Russia for interfering in the Brexit vote.
UK PM Andy Burnham to urge MPs to back closer ties with EU, seek new deal
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will urge MPs to back a closer relationship with the European Union and consider a new deal. He says the move could support growth and help control immigration while reviving the Brexit debate.
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Andy Burnham to tell MPs Britain must seek closer relationship with EU
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will tell MPs that failing to seek a new deal with the EU would be a dereliction of duty, reiterating closer ties could boost growth
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