UK’s Future Lies in Deeper Partnership with EU, Miliband Says
- On Monday, Foreign Secretary Miliband told the Labour conference that Britain's future lies in a 'stronger and deeper' partnership with the European Union, emphasizing shared values and security alongside European allies.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to address the Labour Party conference on Tuesday, expected to reference the 'drift and division' in the decade since Brexit while laying out a clear path forward.
- Optimism is growing within the Labour Party that returning to the European Union could be presented to voters, potentially generating at least £92bn in economic growth, according to Best for Britain chief Naomi Smith.
- Labour Movement for Europe chair Stella Creasy warned Britain needs to consider rejoin options within the next six months, while ministers noted Sir Tony Blair's suggestion of a plan for a 'reformed EU' in 10 years.
- Cabinet ministers warned of regulatory hurdles, with John Healey citing problems with EU digital technology and artificial intelligence rules needing relaxation, amid geopolitical concerns about being trapped between America First and Europe.
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The British Foreign Minister defends closer economic, defence and security ties with the Twenty-Seven, although London rules out a return to the single market or customs union for the time being.
Ed Miliband vows to bring Britain closer to the EU as 'proud Europeans': 'Our future lies in a stronger, deeper partnership!'
Ed Miliband vows to bring Britain closer to the EU as 'proud Europeans': 'Our future lies in a stronger, deeper partnership!' . Ed Miliband has pledged to bring the UK closer to the EU, declaring at Labour’s conference that “our future lies in a stronger, deeper partnership”
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The Independent (US)UK’s future lies in deeper partnership with EU, Miliband says
The foreign secretary said Europe is not just our geography but ‘so much more’
Andy Burnham is expected to try to bring Labour closer to accepting the possibility of rejoining the European Union, as well as addressing the party conference for the first time as prime minister.
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