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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Maddox and Athena Stavrou

PM says ignoring EU deal would be a 'dereliction of duty'

  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham has told Parliament that ignoring the opportunity for a new deal with the EU would be a “dereliction of duty”.
  • A UK-EU summit in Brussels scheduled for 20 November will focus on resetting relations, targeting growth, energy, youth mobility, and illegal immigration.
  • Mr Burnham said that potential agreements on trade, emissions, and energy could inject £10bn annually into the UK economy by 2040.
  • He also gave a strong hint that he will seek to persuade the public to allow him to reverse Brexit.
  • Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the prime minister, arguing that revealing his negotiating goals publicly undermines the UK's position.

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