The Latest Breaking News from Hamish Falconer

Burnham refuses to rule out putting pledge to rejoin EU in Labour’s next manifesto

It comes as the prime minister prepares to tell world leaders in New York that Britain is entering a new era after Brexit ‘turbulence’

The Independent UK · Sep 22

Will Prime Minister Andy Burnham move the UK closer to Europe?

From trade to defence to youth mobility, London and Brussels are seeking to build on the thaw in their post-Brexit relationship. But tough negotiations lie ahead as an autumn summit looms.

Euronews · Aug 20

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

Hamish Falconer has pledged to create a ‘more ambitious relationship’ with the bloc

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Labour MPs threaten rebellion against Andy Burnham over 'punitive' welfare cuts

LABOUR MPs have told Andy Burnham they will rebel if he makes "punitive" cuts to reduce the welfare bill

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Why Brexit is back on the table under Burnham

ANALYSIS: Political editor David Maddox looks at the implication of European affairs minister Hamish Falconer suggesting rejoin could be part of a future Labour manifesto

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Could Burnham take the UK back into the European Union?

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says

‘What we do in our next manifesto will be a question for the Labour Party,’ a government minister said

The Independent UK · Jul 27

UK preparing for wildfires similar to those that have torn through France and Spain, minister confirms

Fires have wrought destruction in mainland Europe this week, with 220,000 forced out of their homes in southwest France and 116,000 evacuated in Spain

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Andy Burnham’s cabinet changes open door to rethink on Brexit

ANALYSIS: The appointment of Hamish Falconer to lead Brexit reset talks suggests Andy Burnham may end up reconsidering Keir Starmer’s red lines, political editor David Maddox writes

The Independent UK · Jul 21

What the EU wants from Andy Burnham

European leaders have made positive noises about the new UK PM, but he is likely to face the same restrictions as Starmer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21