Andy Burnham has called for a deeper UK-EU discussion after the 20 November summit, saying the current relationship is not good enough. Talks may still run into disputes over trade, migration and youth mobility.
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01Summary
- 01Andy Burnham said the UK needed a “serious dialogue” on its long-term relationship with the EU and that the status quo was “not good enough”.
- 02The next UK-EU “reset” summit is due to take place in Brussels on 20 November after months of uncertainty.
- 03The two sides hope to agree deals on food and drink, youth mobility and emissions trading, which Burnham said could add £10bn a year to the economy.
- 04A potential row looms over EU “Made in Europe” trade rules, which industry fears could exclude UK manufacturers.
- 05Burnham said Russian actors tried to interfere in the 2019 general election, but he rejected claims that interference changed the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum.
02Why it matters
The summit could shape trade, migration and economic ties between the UK and the EU, affecting businesses, students and farmers. It also revives political arguments over Brexit and how far the government should go in rebuilding relations.
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