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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lisa O’Carroll Senior correspondent

UK could quickly re-enter EU with ‘Switzerland plus’ deal, senior MEP says

Andy Burnham stands between the European Union and UK flags at a press conference in Berlin
Andy Burnham has said he is looking at all options for the UK’s relationship with the EU. Photograph: Tobias Schwarz/AFP/Getty Images

The UK could re-enter the EU in a “Switzerland plus” package that could be negotiated within months of any decision to deepen ties with the bloc, the head of a European parliament committee has said.

Bernd Lange, who was heavily involved in Brexit negotiations, said: “I would love to see the UK back.” He said the EU missed the UK in decision-making because of its strong history of promoting open markets and democracy.

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