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Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship

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McKeon, C. (2026, October 12). Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/andy-burnham-government-burnham-mps-prime-minister-b1300399.html

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Andy 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 previously mentioned at Labour’s conference in Liverpool that he intends to outline various options for Britain's future relationship with Europe around an upcoming UK-EU summit scheduled for late December.

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Andy Burnham, the UK Prime Minister, is set to urge MPs to support a closer relationship with the EU during an address in the Commons on Monday. This comes after he suggested at the Labour conference in Liverpool last month that he would explore options for Britain’s long-term ties with Europe around the time of a planned UK-EU summit this year. Burnham believes Brexit has done "more harm than good" and argues a new deal could boost economic growth and control illegal immigration.

Burnham's push for closer EU ties is met with mixed reactions; while some, like Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, support renegotiating the post-Brexit trade deal, others are wary. Jonathan Hinder (MP for Pendle and Clitheroe) warned that reopening debate on Brexit risks alienating Leave voters, urging caution against a return to free movement without public consent.

Despite this opposition, Burnham insists he will attend an upcoming bilateral summit in Brussels, aiming to negotiate better terms for the UK economy and immigration control. The PM asserts that the British public should be involved at every stage of renegotiation with the EU, emphasizing the need for "serious dialogue" about long-term ties between the two entities.

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He will call on all parties to support the Government’s approach in seeking a closer relationship with the EU, arguing such a move could help control immigration and boost growth. uncertain

move → call → growth

A No 10 source said: “Andy understands why some politicians don’t want to face up to the reality that Brexit has not delivered what they once promised. asserted

they → say → what

“Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty.” asserted

that → stick → duty

At the Labour conference in Liverpool last month, Mr Burnham said he would set out the “options” for Britain’s long-term relationship with Europe around the time of a UK-EU summit planned for the end of the year. asserted

he → say → year

He has suggested that those options could include rejoining the bloc. uncertain

options → suggest → bloc

Burnham to urge MPs to support drive for closer EU relationship

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