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David Cameron Warns Andy Burnham Not to Seek to Rejoin the EU
Cameron said reopening EU membership would revive a long and painful argument as Burnham prepares talks with European leaders.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham is meeting the European Political Community in Dublin ahead of finalizing a Brexit 'reset' deal in Brussels next week, claiming it could boost GDP by 0.4%.
- Former Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Burnham to avoid a 'decade-long debate' over rejoining the European Union, warning the effort would be a 'very long and painful' process.
- Cameron stated Britain's economic challenges—including overspending and over-taxing—have 'nothing to do with Brexit,' advising the government to prioritize deregulation and infrastructure instead.
- Seeking to 'set up a serious dialogue' on long-term ties, Burnham intends to sign agreements on emissions trading and a 'youth experience scheme,' though Cameron warned this could undermine future partnership deals.
- Following the summit, Britain will 'explore options' for its relationship with the European Union, though former EU negotiator Michel Barnier recently warned there will be 'no cherry picking' for deeper integration.
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron has urged Andy Burnham not to reopen the debate on Britain’s return to the European Union. Ahead of the British Prime Minister’s meetings with European leaders, Cameron said London should seek a closer partnership with Brussels without questioning the outcome of the Brexit referendum. “Rather than embarking on a debate about returning, which would be a very long and painful one, we should focus on bein…
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