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Burnham Pushes Trade and Migration at UK-EU Summit
UK leader Andy Burnham seeks trade deals and immigration cooperation with EU after accusing Russia of meddling in Brexit vote.
In brief
UK leader Andy Burnham seeks trade deals and immigration cooperation with EU after accusing Russia of meddling in Brexit vote. Andy Burnham aims to negotiate a new post-Brexit trade deal and immigration cooperation with the EU while claiming Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum. Originally reported by…
UK to Push Trade Deal
Britain aims to negotiate a new post-Brexit trade deal and increased immigration information-sharing with the EU.
Burnham Accuses Russia of Meddling
Andy Burnham claims Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, a decade after the vote.
UK-EU Summit Date
The summit occurs on 20 November in Brussels, where Burnham meets EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president António Costa.
Made in Europe Proposal
The Industrial Accelerator Act requires companies to source parts from within the EU to qualify for public money in strategic sectors.
Burnham's Trade Demands
Burnham seeks a trade deal on food and drink, emissions trading, energy links, a youth scheme, and deeper immigration cooperation.
Immigration Cooperation Plan
Burnham proposes linking UK and EU border forces to share data and criminal records of foreign nationals.
Russia's Meddling Claim
Burnham states Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit vote and the 2019 UK election, which he says is 'inconceivable' to be the first time.
Potential EU Re-Entry
Burnham hints Britain could rejoin the EU within five years, calling it a 'pragmatic approach' to address Brexit's consequences.
The takeaway
Andy Burnham aims to negotiate a new post-Brexit trade deal and immigration cooperation with the EU while claiming Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum.
