- UK-EU talks advance on closer ties and potential reentry
- A proposal seen with top officials suggests Britain rejoin the EU single market, alongside a willingness to redefine its relationship with Europe.
Andy Burnham pushes for UK re-entry into EU; trade alignment discussed
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New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
Andy Burnham has been advocating for the U.K. to seek a better arrangement with Europe, suggesting that failing to do so would be a major dereliction of duty. He announced an upcoming EU-U.K. summit in Brussels to hold a serious dialogue about the U.K.'s future. During discussions, issues such as food movement, which currently faces checks and certification when entering the EU, were raised.
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Why it matters
The push for re-entry is linked to potential economic growth, with one advisor suggesting a better deal could deliver a growth dividend over five to fifteen years. Furthermore, aligning the U.K.'s sanitary and phytosanitary standards with the EU's could resolve trade slowdowns caused by current checks.
A proposal suggests Britain rejoin the EU single market, alongside a willingness to redefine its relationship with Europe.
From euobserver.com, dailymail.com
Who's involved
- Andy BurnhamBritish politician advocating for the U.K. to rejoin the EU bloc
- EuropeGeopolitical state whose single market and standards are central to the negotiations
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- finance ministrySpeculative
The finance ministry could be affected by new regulatory actions concerning EU/U.K. trade and industrial policy.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- European Commission may adjust rules if UK seeks EU re-entryThe European Commission may need to adjust its regulatory framework to manage UK re-entry talksPossible
- Labour may redefine its manifesto over UK's future in EuropeThe Labour Party may redefine its manifesto over UK's future in Europe.Possible
- New EU deal may force finance ministry to overhaul trade policyThe finance ministry would need to overhaul industrial and trade policies to align with EU standards.Possible
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Burnham hinted at a possible return to the EU amid discussions by EU leaders on the UK relationship.1 source
Burnham seeks a new EU deal, with Haldane discussing potential and a PM meeting scheduled in NYC.1 source
Burnham will meet EU chief in Brussels to discuss easing food movement and restoring EU ties.1 source
Lescure urges UK EU rejoining after Burnham warns EU rules could harm UK industry.1 source
Lescure invites UK back to EU bloc; Burnham warns EU rules damage UK industry.1 source
Burnham links UK rejoining Europe to the EU's catastrophic financial situation.1 source
- Burnham proposed UK rejoining the EU during a meeting with Macron in Madrid, while Sánchez commented on the departure.Sub-event
Andy Burnham has pledged to explore options regarding the future relationship between the UK and Europe.1 source
Show 4 earlier steps
Burnham's government questions EU relationship while Salovaara is EU ambassador to the UK.1 source
Ed Miliband joins senior figures demanding deeper UK ties with the EU.1 source
Burnham and Swinney call for governmental cooperation to reset Brexit.1 source
Burnham must now negotiate the UK's re-entry into the EU.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
Related events
- Andy Burnham stated his desire for the United Kingdom to rejoin the European Union.
- Tony Blair urged the UK to rejoin the EU, while Andy Burnham faced pressure regarding the matter.
- Andy Burnham plans a UK-EU summit in Brussels as part of his effort to reset UK-EU relations.
- Andy Burnham promotes greater local autonomy for England.
- Andy Burnham seeks a UK-EU reunion to reverse economic stagnation, coinciding with the Sunderland result marking the start of the Brexit vote.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- euobserver.com
- aol.co.uk
- dailymail.com
- londonlovesbusiness.com
- dailymail.com
- aol.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk
- el-balad.com
- aol.co.uk
- bbc.co.uk
- dailymail.com
- aol.co.uk
- thefrontierpost.com
- dailymail.com
- dailymail.com
- heraldscotland.com
- independent.co.uk
- timeshighereducation.com
- heraldscotland.com