Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Key Takeaways
- PM Andy Burnham argues rejecting closer EU ties is a dereliction of duty.
- He claims Brexit has done more harm than good and the status quo is failing.
- A new EU deal could help curb illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
- A postponed UK-EU summit is rescheduled for next month.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is set to tell the Commons that rejecting closer ties with the European Union would be a dereliction of duty. He will argue that Brexit has caused more harm than good and that the current status quo is unacceptable for Britain.
Burnham will emphasize that a new agreement with Brussels could help tackle illegal immigration and significantly boost economic growth. A rescheduled UK-EU summit is anticipated next month to discuss potential adjustments to existing arrangements and long-term relations.
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