UK PM Burnham says 'status quo' with EU 'not good enough'
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared the current relationship between the UK and the European Union is "not good enough," vowing to renegotiate the post-Brexit trade deal. Speaking to MPs, the Labour premier argued that the existing status quo fails the country and that fresh deals could stimulate economic growth and curb illegal immigration. Officials have confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20 to initiate serious dialogue regarding long-term relations. Conservative MPs have criticized the administration's renewed focus on Brexit.
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- ✓ Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the status quo with the EU is not good enough for Britain.
- ✓ A UK-EU summit is scheduled for November 20.
- ✓ Burnham intends to renegotiate the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
- ✓ The Prime Minister told the UN that London has evidence of Russian interference in the 2019 general election.
What changed
Officials confirmed the UK-EU summit date is set for November 20.
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PM Andy Burnham seeks EU trade renegotiation ahead of November summit
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has declared the current relationship between the UK and the European Union is "not good enough," vowing to renegotiate the post-Brexit trade deal. Speaking to MPs, the Labour premier argued that the existing status quo fails the country and that fresh deals could stimulate economic growth and curb illegal immigration. Officials have confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20 to initiate serious dialogue regarding long-term relations. Conservative MPs have criticized the administration's renewed focus on Brexit.
Why it matters
The upcoming summit was previously postponed following the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer. This shift in policy reflects Burnham's view that the deal struck by the Conservative Party after the 2016 referendum was insufficient.
What is confirmed
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated the status quo with the EU is not good enough for Britain.
- A UK-EU summit is scheduled for November 20.
- Burnham intends to renegotiate the post-Brexit trade deal with the EU.
- The Prime Minister told the UN that London has evidence of Russian interference in the 2019 general election.
Still unconfirmed
- Burnham intends to strike fresh EU deals worth 10 billion pounds.
- British chemical firms oppose Burnham's goal of rejoining the EU.
- Burnham believes it is unconceivable that Russian actors did not interfere in the EU referendum.
What to watch next
- The outcome of the November 20 UK-EU summit
- Specific terms of the proposed trade renegotiations
- Official response from EU leadership regarding the requested deals
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- euobserver.com — Europe today
- www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
- www.dailymail.com — UK Home | Daily Mail Online
- www.yahoo.com — Yahoo
- www.bbc.co.uk — Burnham tells MPs new EU deals could boost growth and help tackle illegal immigration
- Euronews.com — UK PM Burnham says 'status quo' with Brussels 'not good enough' as he details upcoming EU summit
- Al Jazeera — UK PM Andy Burnham vows to renegotiate post-Brexit trade deal with EU
- BBC — Why the Prime Minister wants to talk about Brexit again
- Bloomberg.com — Britain’s Chemical Firms Don’t Share Burnham’s Dream of Rejoining EU
- The Guardian — Tuesday briefing: Could Burnham take Britain back towards the EU?
- www.europesays.com — Burnham-The status Quo on Europe is not good enough for Britain
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