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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jill Lawless

UK and EU confirm date of summit after Burnham says Russian meddling shows the need for closer ties

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Russia’s attempts to meddle in European politics show why Britain must forge a closer relationship with the European Union, Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday, arguing that “the status quo is not good enough.”

Burnham said that attempts by Russia to interfere in democratic votes across Europe, including Britain’s 2016 EU membership referendum, highlight the importance of strengthening the U.K.'s links with its neighbors, years after they were weakened by Brexit.

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