Andy Burnham told MPs he will seek new post-Brexit agreements with the EU on youth mobility, food, energy and immigration at next month’s summit. Opposition leaders split, with the Conservatives attacking the move and the Liberal Democrats urging him to go further.
01Summary
- 01Burnham said he wants “deeper cooperation” with the EU on youth mobility, food and drink, energy and immigration.
- 02He told MPs the agreements could be worth the equivalent of £10bn a year to the economy by 2040.
- 03He said the EU’s Made In Europe plans could pose a risk to UK manufacturing and supply chains.
- 04Kemi Badenoch said Burnham was “unpicking” the deal the UK signed with the EU, while Sir Ed Davey urged him to drop Labour’s red lines.
02Why it matters
The summit could shape how closely the UK works with the EU on trade and regulation after Brexit. Any deal may affect exporters, manufacturers and businesses dealing with border checks and paperwork.
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