Ireland ‘Ready to Support’ Closer UK-EU Ties Under Burnham, Says Deputy Premier

Ireland ‘ready to support’ closer UK-EU ties under Burnham, says deputy premier

Simon Harris said the Prime Minister ‘knows Ireland well, and Ireland knows him well’.

‘I KNOW ANDY’ Ireland backs new PM Burnham and offers support for closer UK-EU ties

Ireland’s political leaders have welcomed Andy Burnham’s arrival in Downing Street as the new Prime Minister faces immediate questions over taxes, spending and his dramatic Cabinet reshuffle. Tánaiste Simon Harris said “I know Andy” as he praised Burnham’s longstanding links with Ireland and expressed hope that the improved relationship between Britain and Ireland would continue under his premiership. Harris said Ireland remained ready to suppor…