Labour seeking ‘deeper relationship’ with EU under Burnham, new minister says
Summary
The UK government under Andy Burnham plans to speed up and aim for closer ties with the European Union, focusing on cooperation in services like visa-free travel and recognition of qualifications. Hamish Falconer, the new minister for EU relations, says talks will be more ambitious but will not reopen key areas like the single market or customs union.Key Facts
- Andy Burnham's government wants closer relations with the EU after Brexit.
- Hamish Falconer is the new cabinet minister leading EU talks.
- Labour will not reopen negotiations on the single market or customs union.
- Key areas for progress include visa-free travel and mutual recognition of work qualifications.
- The UK and EU talks aim to tackle cooperation in services, where the EU is less integrated.
- Past delays in talks included disagreements over a youth mobility scheme for young people to live and work across the UK and EU.
- Falconer has diplomatic experience and aims to bring new energy and faster progress to the negotiations.
- The next major UK-EU summit could take place in October.
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