UK PM Pushes Closer EU Ties

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1. 12 Oct

   The EU are tough negotiators, and it's not just that the EU are tough negotiators, he has already revealed his entire negotiating hand.

   2 outlets · BBC
2. 13 Oct

   “He has just blurted out everything he wants in this statement and I will tell him now, as a former trade secretary, this is not how you conduct negotiations.”

   2 outlets · Evening Standard

Coverage 10 articles

• 13 Oct Burnham faces Red Wall backlash over his bid to unpick Brexit and cosy up to BrusselsAndy Burnham is facing criticism from Labour MPs in areas known as the Red Wall for his proposal to reassess Britain's relationship with the European Union, potentially including rejoining or revising existing terms. These MPs are concerned that reopening the Brexit debate could alienate voters who supported leaving the EU and fear a return to free movement policies. Burnham insists on pushing forward with his…Daily Mail
• 13 Oct Burnham accused of ‘unpicking’ Brexit deal as date set for UK-EU summitAndy Burnham accused the Prime Minister of undermining the Brexit deal by seeking closer ties with the EU a decade after the referendum. Burnham emphasized that renegotiating the deal would not yield better terms and criticized the transparency of the government’s approach to negotiations. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, supported Burnham's stance, viewing Brexit as an act of economic self-harm and advocating for…Evening Standard
• 12 Oct Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summitPrime Minister Andy Burnham announced he will advocate for new post-Brexit deals with the EU at an upcoming summit in November, focusing on issues such as youth mobility, food and drink, and energy cooperation. He emphasized that deeper engagement could drive economic growth but also warned about potential risks to UK manufacturing from the EU's Made In Europe plans. Burnham insisted he would not backtrack on…BBC
• 12 Oct Burnham pushes for closer EU ties and questions Russian interference over BrexitAndy Burnham, during a Commons statement, urged for closer ties with the EU and questioned Russia's interference in the Brexit referendum. He argued that Britain’s current post-Brexit arrangements are failing to deliver sufficient economic growth and suggested next month’s UK-EU summit should mark the start of deeper cooperation. The Prime Minister also addressed comments made on the Rest Is Politics podcast, where…Evening Standard
• 12 Oct UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EUUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans to renegotiate parts of the post-Brexit trade agreement with the European Union during a speech in parliament on Monday. He stated his intention to attend a bilateral summit in Brussels next month to discuss cutting red tape for British food exports, emissions trading, and enhancing youth mobility programs. Burnham emphasized public involvement in negotiations and…Al Jazeera
• 12 Oct Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship
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• 12 Oct Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship
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• 12 Oct Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship
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• 12 Oct Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationshipAndy Burnham plans to encourage Members of Parliament from all parties to support the government's push for a closer relationship with the EU. He argues that such an approach could address issues like immigration and economic growth. A No 10 source emphasized the need for this new conversation, stating that continuing the current situation without striving for a beneficial deal would be irresponsible. Burnham…Evening Standard
• 12 Oct Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayPrime Minister Andy Burnham plans to tell MPs that rejecting a closer relationship with the EU would be a "dereliction of duty," if such an agreement can be negotiated. He argues that Brexit has harmed Britain and proposes exploring new terms to address illegal immigration and economic growth. Burnham also suggested that a future Labour manifesto might include a promise for another in-out referendum on EU…BBC

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