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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar, Jennifer Rankin and Lisa O’Carroll

Andy Burnham promises ‘serious dialogue’ over UK’s relationship with EU

Andy Burnham in the House of Commons.
Andy Burnham gives an update in the House of Commons on Monday. Photograph: House of Commons/PA

Andy Burnham has promised a “serious dialogue” over the UK’s future place in Europe, saying the existing relationship is “not good enough” as he framed next month’s Brussels summit as a possible first step to EU membership.

The prime minister said Britain must take a “clear-eyed rational look” at its long-term relationship with the bloc to boost economic growth and control immigration, which needed to go beyond Labour’s existing red lines.

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