Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to say
Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth. "But it is time for a different conversation about what our long-term relationship should be. Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty."In his speech at Labour's conference, he said "immigration control" had been "weakened by Brexit" because the UK "lost collaboration with our European partners.
- ▪Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
- ▪"But it is time for a different conversation about what our long-term relationship should be.
- ▪Sticking with the status quo and not working relentlessly to secure a good deal that boosts growth would be a major dereliction of duty."In his speech at Labour's conference, he said "immigration control" had been "weakened by Brexit" becau
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Rejecting closer EU ties would be dereliction of duty, PM to sayImage source, ReutersByChris MasonPolitical editorPublished32 minutes agoThe prime minister is expected to tell the Commons later it would be a "dereliction of duty" to turn down a closer relationship with the European Union - if one can be negotiated with Brussels.In a statement to MPs on Monday, Andy Burnham will argue it is time to "face up to the reality that Brexit has done more harm than good" and "the status quo is not good enough for Britain."He first pledged to explore closer ties with the bloc at a UK-EU summit later this year at the Labour Party conference last month. Addressing the Commons, Burnham is expected to say that a new deal with the EU could help tackle illegal immigration and boost economic growth.
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