- Britain is reportedly holding initial discussions with the EU on options for closer alignment ahead of a crucial summit in Brussels next month.
- The prime minister expressed a personal desire for the UK to rejoin the EU in his lifetime, while ruling out returning to freedom of movement during this Parliament or without a referendum.
- Negotiators are aiming to secure agreements on food and drink standards as well as exemptions for British industry from the Made in Europe scheme.
- Andy Burnham indicated that returning to freedom of movement could feature in a future Labour election manifesto after the current parliament.
- The prime minister attributed Britain's small boats crisis to Brexit, arguing that leaving the EU left the country with weaker border controls.
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