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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

UK wants deeper post-Brexit relationship with EU under Burnham, says minister

The government minister in charge of post-Brexit negotiations with Europe has said he wants a “deeper” relationship with the EU.

Hamish Falconer, who was appointed as Andy Burnham’s top EU negotiator when he came to office last month, has pledged to create a “more ambitious relationship” with the bloc as Labour continues to seek closer ties.

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