Burnham to push for new post-Brexit deals at EU summit
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will seek new trade and cooperation deals with the EU at a November summit. He wants closer ties in areas like food, energy, and immigration but will keep Labour’s current rules against rejoining the EU single market or customs union until the next election.Key Facts
- Burnham will push for new agreements with the EU on youth mobility, food and drink, and energy at a summit next month.
- He warned that the EU’s "Made In Europe" plans could harm UK manufacturing and supply chains.
- Labour’s manifesto remains against returning to the EU single market, customs union, or freedom of movement before the next election.
- Burnham said new deals could add about £10 billion to the UK economy by 2040 by reducing trade delays and paperwork.
- The UK faces issues like destroyed produce, spoiled fresh meat and fish, and bans on some exports since Brexit.
- Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized Burnham for trying to change the Brexit deal and said the UK will not get a better arrangement than the one the Conservatives secured.
- Burnham suggested a longer-term dialogue on the UK-EU relationship after the summit, with public opinion remaining central.
- Economic growth and combating illegal immigration will be key reasons for closer UK-EU cooperation.
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